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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Leaders Propose Total Ban on Horse-Drawn Carriages
Just the facts
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the leader of the City Council reached an official agreement to pursue a comprehensive municipal ban on horse-drawn carriages. The historic tourist attraction has faced persistent scrutiny and protests from animal rights organizations and local advocates over animal welfare concerns. If enacted, the legislation will make it illegal to operate commercial horse-drawn carriages on city streets. City lawmakers are expected to introduce the formal bill in the coming legislative session to finalize the ban.
Why this is news
New York City officials advanced new municipal legislation seeking to outlaw the operation of horse-drawn carriages.
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