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Court sides with city on billboard limits

A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that New York City did not violate the First Amendment by limiting billboards along its roadways and parks.

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan said the city's goals of reducing visual clutter, improving the overall aesthetic appearance of the city and regulating traffic safety were reasonable.

"The fact that the city has chosen...

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