NY Topless Bizman Blows Lid Over Taxes

He claims 'mammary meccas' are protected by First Amendment

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 13, 2009 4:40 AM CDT

(Newser) – The owner of a Manhattan topless joint has hired a civil rights attorney to block proposed taxes aimed at establishments like his by arguing that the raunchy dances are protected as free speech. A Bronx lawmaker is proposing to impose a $10 tax on patrons... Read full story »

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