The official discontinuation of her column came after several months of dispute among Smith , her lawyer David Blasband , and Newsday management .
In April 2005 , Smith left Newsday , over a contract dispute .
The official discontinuation of Smith 's column came after several months of dispute Smith Smith , her lawyer David Blasband , Newsday Newsday management .
In April 2005 , Smith left Newsday , over a contract dispute .