Summary
Local reporters are suing New Rochelle because officials kept stonewalling their public records requests. It's a classic government transparency showdown that shows where city accountability is falling short.
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Impact analysis
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for legal fees if the city fights the lawsuit and loses.
Local residents and watchdogs who want to know what their government is really up to will benefit from the push for openness.
City officials who'd rather keep their business under wraps are definitely feeling the heat.
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