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

Source: New York Post

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have struck a deal to ban horse-drawn carriages in the Big Apple. The move would end a centuries-old practice and Central Park tradition that has recently drawn scrutiny over safety 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.