City Council decides to prohibit horse-drawn carriages in Central Park by 2028
New York City Council Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages by 2028 The New York City Council made a significant move on Thursday, voting to prohibit horse-drawn carriages by June 2028. This decision puts an end to a nearly 170-year tradition in the city, which was partly prompted by the tragic death of a teenager in Central Park. […]
John Catsimatidis argues that the ban on horse carriages in NYC is truly a real estate plot.
This is likely to create some controversy. John Catsimatidis, a businessman, suggested on Thursday that New York City’s recent prohibition on horse-drawn carriages was actually a tactic to profit the real estate sector. The CEO of Gristedes and D’Agostino Supermarkets hinted that there’s a greater motivation among certain politicians to remodel three longstanding stables in […]
Mamdani’s agreement on banning horse carriages in NYC raises concerns for drivers about potential losses
Horse-Drawn Carriages Face Ban in NYC A longstanding tradition is at risk in New York City as horse carriage operators express concerns about the potential fallout of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to phase out their industry. Mayor Mamdani, alongside City Council Speaker Julie Menin, recently announced a tentative agreement to eliminate horse-drawn carriages in the […]
Council in New York City plans to prohibit horse-drawn carriages in Central Park by 2028
New York City Moves to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages in Central Park New York City officials are preparing to vote on a bill that would effectively ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, marking the end of a tradition that has been around since the late 1800s. The City Council is expected to approve this legislation as […]
Mamdani and New York City officials reach a consensus to prohibit horse-drawn carriages in Central Park by 2028
Central Park’s Horse-Drawn Carriages May Be Phased Out In a significant development for New York City’s Central Park, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have reached an agreement that could lead to the end of the beloved horse-drawn carriage industry. This proposal is set for a vote on October 22, and if […]
Romanch Mahajan’s family calls for a ban on horse-drawn carriages in NYC.
Call for Ban on Horse-Drawn Carriages After Tragic Death The family of a teenage tourist, who tragically lost his life after being thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, urged the city on Monday to legislate a ban on the carriage industry. They described his death as being treated like “a temporary inconvenience.” In […]
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 […]