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NYC Central Park’s horse-drawn carriages to be banned under new Mamdani deal

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Fierick, H. (2026, October 13). NYC Central Park’s horse-drawn carriages to be banned under new Mamdani deal. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/13/us-news/mayor-zohran-mamdani-and-new-york-city-council-speaker-julie-menin-strike-deal-to-ban-horse-drawn-carriages/

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have agreed to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York City, ending a long-standing tradition due to safety concerns for both people and animals. A bill supported by the mayor will be introduced next week, making it illegal to operate such carriages citywide starting June 2028. The decision follows recent incidents like the fatal accident involving an 18-year-old tourist this summer, which highlighted hazardous conditions for horses working in extreme weather.

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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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🔮 That means about 200 carriage drivers will see their livelihoods – and entire industry – vanish from the city without a trace in less than two years.

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🔮 Chi Ossé, a Democratic Socialists of American chum of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, ditched government hearings on Monday and Tuesday to instead travel multiple hours outside of his Brooklyn district to head to Rochester and Syracuse.

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🔮 Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic Socialists of America crony Chi Ossé has the worst attendance record of any member of the City Council, records show.

2026-10-19 · assertive framing · Mamdani’s DSA ally Chi Ossé has worst attendance of any NYC Council member

🔮 Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday that Mayor Zohran Mamdani made the right call to stick by NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, despite mounting pressure from Hizzoner’s socialist comrades.

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🔮 Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have struck a deal to an horse drawn carriages in the Big Apple.

2026-10-13 · assertive framing · NYC Central Park’s horse-drawn carriages to be banned under new Mamdani deal

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🔮 When Big Apple Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the controversial tax on luxury second homes — or co-ops worth more than $1 million and houses over $5 million — in the city, they claimed the policy would generate $500 million-plus in revenue.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have struck a deal to an horse drawn carriages in the Big Apple. asserted

Mamdani → strike → Apple

The move would end a centuries-old practice and Central Park tradition that has recently drawn scrutiny over safety concerns. asserted

that → end → concerns

The council is floating a bill next week that has the backing of Mamdani, Menin told Politico Tuesday – which would make horse drawn carriages illegal to operate in the five boroughs beginning June 2028. asserted

carriages → float → June

“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. asserted

Menin → draw → statement

“Next week, the Council will take decisive action by voting on [this bill] to protect New Yorkers, visitors, and the horses themselves.” Animal-loving New Yorkers have long been fighting to ban the practice of hiring horse carriages for tours of the city’s iconic Central Park – citing grueling conditions for horses who often work long hours in extreme heat and cold. asserted

who → take → heat

Concerns came to a head this summer when an 18-year-old tourist, Romanch Mahajan – was thrown to his death after a horse got spooked on his ride during a freak accident. asserted

horse → come → accident

A spokesperson for Mamdani did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment. asserted

spokesperson → respond → comment

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