Newsday, a prominent newspaper in Long Island, has filed a lawsuit against Nassau County over alleged violations of its First Amendment rights. The lawsuit claims county officials, including Executive Bruce Blakeman, retaliated against Newsday for its critical reporting on the administration, including revoking its designation as the official newspaper for the county. This move not only impedes transparency but also affects revenue from public notices. Newsday asserts the need for an informed public and decries the use of taxpayer funds to silence the press, while Blakeman's administration dismisses the suit as without merit.
The lawsuit accuses Nassau County officials of retaliating against Newsday for its critical coverage of their administration and undermining its First Amendment rights.
Newsday's publisher stated, 'Residents of Nassau County have the right to transparency from their government officials, and taxpayer dollars should never be used to intimidate the press.'
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