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Horse carriage union sues NYC moments after politicians vote to end Central Park tradition

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Donlevy, K. (2026, October 22). Horse carriage union sues NYC moments after politicians vote to end Central Park tradition. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/22/us-news/horse-carriage-union-sues-nyc-moments-after-politicians-vote-to-end-central-park-tradition/

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The New York City Horse Carriage Union, led by John Samuelsen, filed a lawsuit against the city moments after politicians voted to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park. The union claims the bill violates federal and state constitutional rights and will financially devastate workers and owners. In response, City Council Speaker Julie Menin defended the legislation as necessary for public safety, citing a recent fatal incident involving a carriage, and argued it aligns with economic progress and animal welfare.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-22, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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New York City Council voted 40-7 to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park by June 2028. Mayor Zohran Mamdani supported the ban amid concerns over animal and public safety, following a teenager's death in a carriage accident this summer. Carriage drivers protested, claiming their horses are well-treated and disputing financial compensation provisions in the bill. The Transport Workers Union International filed a lawsuit against the ban shortly after its passage, citing constitutional violations and lack of support for workers affected by the decision. The ban aims to end a 150-year-old tradition but faces legal challenges from those whose livelihoods will be impacted.

Written for “NYC Horse Carriage Ban Deal” on 2026-10-22, grounded in this article and the 16 other(s) covering the same event.

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Who wrote this

Katherine Donlevy

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🔮 “It offers nothing concrete for blue-collar drivers and carriage owners who will be financially crushed, stripped of their jobs, their licenses, expensive city-issued medallions, small businesses, and way of life.

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🔮 Central Park’s horse-drawn carriage drivers said they feel “betrayed” and forgotten Wednesday after Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin struck a deal to ban the centuries-old practice.

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“This bill is a train wreck of constitutional and due process violations,” TWU International President John Samuelsen fumed in a statement Wednesday. asserted

Samuelsen → fume → statement

“It offers nothing concrete for blue-collar drivers and carriage owners who will be financially crushed, stripped of their jobs, their licenses, expensive city-issued medallions, small businesses, and way of life. asserted

who → offer → life

It’s theft.” asserted

It → ’ → ?

In a letter to the city’s Law Department boss, the union’s attorneys claimed the bill includes a “mess of serious Federal and State Constitutional violations.” asserted

bill → claim → violations

The union wasn’t against legislation aimed at regulating the carriage horse industry, they wrote — and is still willing to work with politicians to reach a law that benefits workers, protects the animals and is legally sound. asserted

that → aim → animals

The letter was also sent to City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. asserted

letter → send → Menin

But the city says the TWU would be wasting its time. asserted

TWU → say → time

“We are reviewing the letter. asserted

We → review → letter

We are confident the legislation is grounded in the law and will be prepared to defend it,” Nicholas Paolucci, a spokesperson for the Law Department, said in a statement. asserted

Paolucci → ground → statement

Menin’s office referred The Post to a statement she released last week, justifying the need for the ban by citing the “tragic and preventable” death of 18-year-old tourist Romanch Mahajan who was killed this year when he was thrown from a carriage while the driver wasn’t on board. asserted

driver → refer → board

The bill is named for the teen. asserted

bill → name → teen

“Horse-drawn carriages have long been part of New York City’s history, but in an increasingly busy Central Park, this tradition has become a growing public safety liability,” Menin said. asserted

Menin → draw → Park

“We can honor our city’s traditions while recognizing when it’s time to move forward in the interest of public safety, protecting workers, and strengthening our city’s economic vitality.” asserted

it → honor → vitality

Horse carriage union sues NYC moments after politicians vote to end Central Park tradition

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