NYC horse carriages need city vet inspections or risk losing their license: last-minute order from Adams
The city has taken a firm stance. In an executive order signed by Mayor Eric Adams just before the transition to his successor, Zoran Mamdani, horse-drawn carriage drivers in New York City will now be required to have their horses examined by a veterinarian hired by the city. This initiative aims to check for potential […]
NYC horse carriages decline testing, leading to city threats
Central Park Carriage Drivers Resist Horse Testing Horse-drawn carriage drivers in Central Park are pushing back against the city’s plans to test their horses for drugs, injuries, or signs of abuse. Authorities are now threatening lawsuits and potential closures if compliance doesn’t improve. Recently, a veterinarian, contracted by the mayor’s office to carry out a […]
NYCLASS invests millions to eliminate horse-drawn carriages in NYC
There’s quite a lot going on! The animal rights organization NYCLASS has invested millions over the last ten years in efforts to prohibit horse-drawn carriages in New York City, according to financial records examined by the Post. New Yorkers for Clean, Livable and Safe Streets reported a spending of $1,272,000 on its 2024 tax return […]
Union starts aggressive $1M advertising effort opposing Eric Adams’ attempt to ban horse carriages in NYC
Union Launches $1 Million Ad Campaign Against Mayor Adams The union for carriage riders has kicked off a $1 million advertising campaign ahead of the upcoming November elections. “Eric Adams stabbed us in the back,” said John Samuelsen, the chairman of the Transport Workers Union (TWU). Samuelsen expressed disbelief at Adams’ sudden opposition to the […]
Eric Adams pushes for a ban on horse-drawn carriages in Central Park and signs an executive order for a coordinated enforcement effort.
Ban on Horse Carriages in Central Park Approaching A driver of a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park might soon find themselves out of a job. The mayor has recently signed an executive order aimed at implementing a ban on carriages in the park, with the goal set for the end of 2026. This move comes […]
Mayor of New York City advocates for a ban on horse carriages in Central Park, signs an executive order for a multi-agency enforcement: ‘No longer benefit our city’
Carriage Ban in Central Park on the Horizon A carriage driver in Central Park might soon need to rethink their options. The anticipated ban on horse-drawn carriages is coming, as the mayor has initiated an executive order to address this long-standing tradition by the end of 2026. Mayor Eric Adams voiced strong opposition to the […]
NYC politician Erik Bottcher, criticized for hypocrisy, advocates for a ban on horse carriages despite previously honoring a fur mogul.
Controversy Surrounds Councilman Over Fur Industry Support There’s quite an uproar surrounding Eric Bocker, a Manhattan city councilman known for advocating the ban on horse-drawn carriages in New York City. It seems that despite his stance on animal welfare, he’s facing criticism for his connections to fashion designer Dennis Basso, who is infamous for selling […]
Cyclists rage about horse carriages blocking new 10th Avenue bike lane
It’s not a stable situation. Bikers in the city are complaining that a Hudson Yards horse-drawn carriage driver driving into Central Park is violating their lane. Cyclists complain that buggies are jamming the newly widened bike lane on 10th Avenue between West 38th Street and West 52nd Street, forcing them to slow down or go […]