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Horse carriage union sues NYC moments after politicians vote to end Central Park tradition

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Donlevy, K. (2026, October 22). Horse carriage union sues NYC moments after politicians vote to end Central Park tradition. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/22/us-news/horse-carriage-union-sues-nyc-moments-after-politicians-vote-to-end-central-park-tradition/

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The New York City Horse Carriage Union, led by John Samuelsen, filed a lawsuit against the city moments after politicians voted to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park. The union claims the bill violates federal and state constitutional rights and will financially devastate workers and owners. In response, City Council Speaker Julie Menin defended the legislation as necessary for public safety, citing a recent fatal incident involving a carriage, and argued it aligns with economic progress and animal welfare.

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The New York City Council voted on October 22, 2026, to ban horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park starting June 1, 2028. The bill, named Romanch’s Law after the death of an 18-year-old tourist, Romanch Mahajan, who died in a carriage accident earlier this year, was supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and passed with 40 out of 51 votes. It aims to end a 160-year-old tradition while providing transition support for the approximately 150 drivers currently employed in the industry. The legislation includes provisions to ensure humane treatment for retired horses, preventing their sale or transfer to other carriage companies. Critics argue that carriages harm animal welfare and pose safety risks, while supporters highlight the cultural significance and job creation aspects of the longstanding tourist attraction.

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“This bill is a train wreck of constitutional and due process violations,” TWU International President John Samuelsen fumed in a statement Wednesday. asserted

Samuelsen → fume → statement

“It offers nothing concrete for blue-collar drivers and carriage owners who will be financially crushed, stripped of their jobs, their licenses, expensive city-issued medallions, small businesses, and way of life. asserted

who → offer → life

It’s theft.” asserted

It → ’ → ?

In a letter to the city’s Law Department boss, the union’s attorneys claimed the bill includes a “mess of serious Federal and State Constitutional violations.” asserted

bill → claim → violations

The union wasn’t against legislation aimed at regulating the carriage horse industry, they wrote — and is still willing to work with politicians to reach a law that benefits workers, protects the animals and is legally sound. asserted

that → aim → animals

The letter was also sent to City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. asserted

letter → send → Menin

But the city says the TWU would be wasting its time. asserted

TWU → say → time

“We are reviewing the letter. asserted

We → review → letter

We are confident the legislation is grounded in the law and will be prepared to defend it,” Nicholas Paolucci, a spokesperson for the Law Department, said in a statement. asserted

Paolucci → ground → statement

Menin’s office referred The Post to a statement she released last week, justifying the need for the ban by citing the “tragic and preventable” death of 18-year-old tourist Romanch Mahajan who was killed this year when he was thrown from a carriage while the driver wasn’t on board. asserted

driver → refer → board

The bill is named for the teen. asserted

bill → name → teen

“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 said. asserted

Menin → draw → Park

“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.” asserted

it → honor → vitality

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