🐴 NYCLASS works to to end carriage horse abuse and gain legal protections for all animals through legislative action and activism.📣
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Yesterday, we made history.
With Romanch's Law, we're protecting animals, workers, and the public.
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President Trump sort of inadvertently made an argument for banning horse carriages from Central Park on Thursday when he criticized the City Council's 40-7-2 vote to end the Central Park horse carriage industry with an ill-conceived analogy to cars. buff.ly/telGm7h
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The family of Romanch Mahajan, the namesake of the bill to ban horse carriages in the city following his death, talked about their journey in advocating for the law and what they want to see following its passage Thursday.
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Council Member and bill co-sponsor @CMFrankMorano has called out the city's horse-drawn carriage industry, and when an unreasonable amendment threatened to delay the phaseout, he absolutely refused to back down!
We're SO grateful he stood up for horses when it mattered most 👏
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Thank you to the @NYCCouncil for finding a fair solution to this complicated issue! The commitment to the rights of workers, animals and park goers was on full display during yesterday’s vote.
Breaking News: The New York City Council passed a horse-drawn carriage ban. The bill will likely face a court challenge before being implemented in 2028. nyti.ms/4yxTggd
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Yesterday, by a vote of 6-3 in the NYC Council Health Committee, which I chair, and a vote of 40-7 (w/2 abstentions) by the full body, @NYCCouncil banned horse carriages in NYC. The ban occurring now was driven by the increasing density of our streets and the tragic death of Romanch Mahajan.
Next comes the hard part, which is to ensure the well-being of the horses and protections for drivers and workers. As I stated publicly, as Health Chair, I am committed to playing a role in the process as the bill is enacted.
Thx to @ChrisMarteNYC for his leadership in taking on the bill and to @SpeakerMenin for her leadership and strategic navigation of this difficult journey that has taken years to accomplish.
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A new day is coming for the horses in Central Park! Grateful to @NYCCouncil for passing this legislation.
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I joined @SpeakerMenin today and voted to end horse-drawn carriages. Every single year, there’s a new incident. A new accident. If these issues were resolvable through training and education, they would’ve been resolved years ago. It’s time to end the rides.🐴🐴
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To those who for years have been advocating for an end to New York City’s horse carriage industry: We did it!
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Horse-drawn carriages have long been part of New York City’s history.
But with record heat and a busier-than-ever Central Park, it's no longer safe for the horses or the public.
Today’s legislation:
✅ Ends carriage operations by June 1, 2028
✅ Identifies training opportunities and tuition assistance for workers
✅ Creates a plan to help owners find humane placement for their horses
✅ Requires the City to develop a comprehensive workforce transition plan for the workers
ALT Family stands holding a sign of their lost son.
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ALT Rally in front of city hall.
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Today, @NYCCouncil passed Romanch’s Law, ending horse carriages in NYC by June 2028.
When Central Park was created in 1858, NYC had roughly 800,000 residents, and carriages were part of daily life. Now, the Park sees 40M visits a year, and carriages pose a serious safety risk.
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BREAKING: The City Council just passed legislation to phase out horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, with a plan to protect workers. 🐴
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The New York City Council has passed a ban on horse-drawn carriages, by a vote of 40-7, with 2 abstentions. The ban, which Mayor Zohran Mamdani is likely to sign, is set to take effect on June 1, 2028.
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THIS IS FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS!
NYC just voted to END horse-drawn carriages! @NYCCouncil passed Romanch’s Law, and PETA is pledging $50,000 to help horses retire. This moment belongs to every PETA supporter who never gave up, and @SpeakerMenin and @NYCMayor for their leadership!
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Councilmember Gale Brewer casts her vote on the horse carriage ban with a little added color (as only she can).
Catches multiple Councilmembers by surprise, including Julie Menin and Shaun Abreu.
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Cars are in fact banned from Central Park.
So sad to see the beloved Central Park Horse-drawn Carriage Industry ending after over a Century, based largely on one tragic accident. When there is a car accident in the area, of which there are many, they don’t stop cars from entering the Park. So why would they stop the Carriages? It was a Great Tradition. Another piece of History that’s gone. It will be missed! President DONALD J. TRUMP
( TS: Oct 22 2026, 2:03 PM ET )
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Also, cars were banned from Central Park in 2018. See below. centralparknyc.org/press/car…
