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NYC Bans Central Park Carriages

13 Oct to 14 Oct

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Hannah FierickNew York Post
Laura NahmiasSydney Morning Herald
Samuel A. ChurchSydney Morning Herald
Claire CarterWashington Examiner
The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
Ariana BaioThe Guardian
Anthony IzaguirreThe Independent
Katherine DonlevyNew York Post
Sidney BlascoNew York Post

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Politico reported that Mamdani and council Speaker Julie Menin had reached an agreement for the mayor’s administration to back legislation that would make operating horse-drawn carriages in the city illegal starting in June 2028.

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New York City is moving to ban horse-drawn carriages from Central Park, ending a tradition of more than 150 years following long-standing campaigns by animal welfare groups and the fatal accident of a teenage tourist last spring.

6 of 7 outletsfirst reported 13 Octwording from The Independent

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

4 of 7 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.

3 of 7 outletsfirst reported 14 Octwording from The Independent

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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.
3 outlets · New York Post
14 Oct
Transport Workers Union International President John Samuelsen pushed back against the bill in a statement, calling it “political opportunism”.
4 outlets · Sydney Morning Herald

Coverage 9 articles

14 Oct New York City set to end horse-drawn carriages under law named after Indian tourist
The Hindu
14 Oct ‘Betrayed’ horse-drawn carriage drivers fear homelessness as NYC moves to ban industry
New York Post
14 Oct New York City to ban Central Park horse-drawn carriages after fatal tourist accident
The Independent
14 Oct New York to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's death
The Independent
14 Oct New York City moves to ban horse-drawn carriages
The Guardian
14 Oct New York City horse carriages set to be banned in 2028 after deal
The Straits Times
14 Oct Mamdani says NYC horse carriages ‘coming to an end’ after deal with speaker
Washington Examiner
14 Oct New York’s famous Central Park horse-drawn carriages set to be banned
Sydney Morning Herald
13 Oct NYC Central Park’s horse-drawn carriages to be banned under new Mamdani deal
New York Post

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