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Ban on Horse-Drawn Carriages Is Backed by Key N.Y.C. Official
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Julie Menin, City Council speaker, announced her support for legislation to abolish horse-drawn carriages in Central Park by June 2028, marking a significant win for animal rights activists.
- Her decision follows the recent death of an 18-year-old tourist and a carriage horse, incidents highlighting safety and animal welfare concerns.
- Menin cited multiple past incidents of horses breaking free and causing injuries, emphasizing the risks to pedestrians, riders, and horses.
- The bill, sponsored by 21 council members but not yet Menin, requires five more votes to pass; her support greatly increases its chances.
- Transport Workers Union Local 100 opposes the ban, arguing horses are well cared for, the work is appropriate, and a ban would harm those employed in the carriage industry.
