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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have agreed to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York City, ending a long-standing tradition due to safety concerns for both people and animals. A bill supported by the mayor will be introduced next week, making it illegal to operate such carriages citywide starting June 2028. The decision follows recent incidents like the fatal accident involving an 18-year-old tourist this summer, which highlighted hazardous conditions for horses working in extreme weather.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have reached a deal to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York City starting June 2028. The decision comes after long-standing concerns about the welfare of horses working under harsh conditions in Central Park, which has become increasingly busy and dangerous for both animals and tourists. Animal rights advocates have been pushing for this change for years due to reports of horses enduring extreme temperatures while working long hours. This move would end a tradition that dates back centuries but is now viewed as a public safety liability. The City Council plans to vote on the bill next week, which has Mamdani's support and aims to protect both tourists and the horses themselves. Concerns intensified this summer when an 18-year-old tourist was fatally injured after his carriage horse became spooked.

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Concerns came to a head this summer when an 18-year-old tourist, Romanch Mahajan – was thrown to his death after a horse got spooked on his ride during a freak accident.

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Fierick, H. (2026, October 13). NYC Central Park’s horse-drawn carriages to be banned under new Mamdani deal. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/13/us-news/mayor-zohran-mamdani-and-new-york-city-council-speaker-julie-menin-strike-deal-to-ban-horse-drawn-carriages/

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have struck a deal to an horse drawn carriages in the Big Apple. asserted

Mamdani → strike → Apple

The move would end a centuries-old practice and Central Park tradition that has recently drawn scrutiny over safety concerns. asserted

that → end → concerns

The council is floating a bill next week that has the backing of Mamdani, Menin told Politico Tuesday – which would make horse drawn carriages illegal to operate in the five boroughs beginning June 2028. asserted

carriages → float → June

“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 told the outlet in a statement. asserted

Menin → draw → statement

“Next week, the Council will take decisive action by voting on [this bill] to protect New Yorkers, visitors, and the horses themselves.” Animal-loving New Yorkers have long been fighting to ban the practice of hiring horse carriages for tours of the city’s iconic Central Park – citing grueling conditions for horses who often work long hours in extreme heat and cold. asserted

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Concerns came to a head this summer when an 18-year-old tourist, Romanch Mahajan – was thrown to his death after a horse got spooked on his ride during a freak accident. asserted

horse → come → accident

A spokesperson for Mamdani did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment. asserted

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