New York to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's death
NEW YORK — New York City lawmakers plan to ban horse-drawn carriages from Central Park, ending their more than 150-year run as an iconic, old-timey tourist attraction, following decades of opposition from animal welfare activists and the death of a teenage tourist last spring. The City Council is expected to approve a bill next week that would end the rides by 2028. Three consecutive mayors had…
New York City lawmakers are set to ban horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park, putting an end to the practice that has been a tourist attraction for over 150 years. The decision comes after years of opposition from animal welfare advocates and the death of an 18-year-old tourist last spring. The City Council is expected to approve a bill next week, with the rides set to cease by 2028.
Three mayors have previously called for an end to the carriage rides due to safety concerns, but lawmakers had previously blocked the change. A spokesperson for Council Speaker Julie Menin confirmed that the incoming vote would pass, with the necessary support. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office confirmed that he had reached an agreement with the speaker on the legislation.
"The horse carriage industry is coming to an end in New York City," Mamdani posted on social media. The latest push for a ban began in June following the tragic death of Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old from India, who jumped from a runaway horse carriage while on a family ride.
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