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NYC Horse Carriage Ban Deal

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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.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have reached a deal to phase out horse-drawn carriages in New York City.12

The legislation would make horse-drawn carriages illegal to operate in the five boroughs starting June 2028, according to officials.13

The legislation includes provisions that require the humane disposition of horses, forbidding their sale for slaughter or transfer to other carriage companies.3

The bill aims to protect public safety and welfare concerns regarding both tourists and horses in Central Park.14

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Sources cited (5)
  1. NYC Central Park’s horse-drawn carriages to be banned under new Mamdani deal New York Post, 13 Oct
  2. Mamdani praised over move to dismantle controversial NYC industry — but insiders say there’s more to the story Fox News, 18 Oct
  3. New York’s famous Central Park horse-drawn carriages set to be banned Sydney Morning Herald, 14 Oct
  4. Horse-drawn carriages in New York City expected to be outlawed BBC, 18 Oct
  5. New York to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's death The Independent, 14 Oct

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In June, Romanch Mahajan, who was visiting New York from India, was riding in a carriage when the horse pulling it bolted, causing the 18-year-old to fall and die.

5 of 15 outletsfirst reported 14 Octwording from BBC

Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced Tuesday that they had reached a deal to phase out horse-drawn carriages in the Big Apple, with a vote expected next week on a bill that would ban carriage operations beginning in June 2028.

7 of 15 outletsfirst reported 13 Octwording from Fox News

Transport Workers Union International President John Samuelsen pushed back against the bill in a statement, calling it “political opportunism”.

4 of 15 outletsfirst reported 14 Octwording from Sydney Morning Herald

Animal welfare advocates and critics have campaigned against the industry for decades, contending that horses should not be working among dense traffic, busy park roads, and crowds of spectators.

4 of 15 outletsfirst reported 14 Octwording from The Independent

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  • The New York Post frames the event as a deal between city officials to ban horse-drawn carriages, while The Independent emphasizes the impact of a teenager's death on the decision.15
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Mamdani accused of betraying NYC workers as union boss blasts 'anti-labor' horse carriage ban Fox News

How it changed

  1. 13 Oct

    “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.

    8 outlets · New York Post
  2. 14 Oct

    On June 17, 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan fell off a runaway carriage and died while on a family trip to the city.

    4 outlets · Sydney Morning Herald
  3. 16 Oct

    "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," Menin said.

    2 outlets · Fox News
  4. 18 Oct

    The bill does not allow the horses to be sold for slaughter or for the same purpose.

    2 outlets · BBC
  5. 22 Oct

    The legislation requires Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office to develop a plan by next April to help the more than 150 remaining drivers and the rest of the industry find other jobs, though its provisions are vague and doesn't set clear benchmarks for displaced workers.

    2 outlets · CBC
  6. 23 Oct

    The Transport Workers Union (TWU), which represents carriage industry workers, threatened to challenge the ban in federal court and seek a temporary restraining order.

    2 outlets · Fox News

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