Mamdani says NYC horse carriages ‘coming to an end’ after deal with speaker
The article discusses the potential abolition of New York City’s historic horse-drawn carriage rides around Central Park. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that these carriages are nearing the end after reaching a deal with the City Council speaker. Critics have long argued that the tradition, which has persisted for 160 years, is harmful too the well-being of the horses and has led to multiple horse deaths. The City Council is now close to banning this popular tourist attraction, indicating a important shift toward animal welfare concerns.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city’s horse carriages around Central Park are “coming to an end” after reaching a deal with the City Council speaker.
Local government and outside groups have long strived to ban the popular tourist attraction that critics argue is harmful to horses’ well-being. Now, the New York City Council is the closest it has ever been to abolishing the 160-year-old tradition that has led to many horse deaths.
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