New York City Votes to Ban Central Park Horse-Drawn Carriages

New York's city council voted Thursday to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park after years of controversy. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to sign the measure, which would take effect in June 2028. Public views were divided as the 160-year-old tradition ended.

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New York bans horse-drawn carriages after 160 years over safety and abuse concerns

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New York City votes to ban Central Park horse-drawn carriages after decades of debate

New York's city council voted Thursday in favor of a measure to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, a tourist attraction that has been controversial for years. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to sign the ban into law which would go into effect starting in June 2028

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New York bans horse-drawn carriages after 160 years over safety and abuse concerns

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