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Part of situation: NYC Council passes Romanch’s Law to ban horse carriages (4 clusters)

New York City Council approves ban on Central Park horse-drawn carriages

Central Park horse-drawn carriages Romanch's Law New York City Council animal welfare

The New York City Council has passed a bill to phase out horse-drawn carriages in Central Park and across all five boroughs, a tradition spanning approximately 150 years. The legislation, known as ‘Romanch’s Law’, is set to take full effect by June 1, 2028.

The move follows intense pressure from animal welfare advocates who argue that the horses face inhumane working conditions and physical exhaustion. Momentum for the ban increased significantly following the June death of Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old tourist from India who was killed after being thrown from a carriage when a horse bolted.

The decision has met fierce opposition from the Transport Workers Union, which represents roughly 200 drivers and owners. The union has filed for a temporary restraining order, calling the ban a ‘train wreck of constitutional and due process violations’ and arguing that it fails to provide adequate compensation for the loss of livelihoods and city-issued medallions.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin support the legislation. While the bill mandates a transition plan for workers, specific details regarding economic relief remain limited. Animal rights groups are currently coordinating with equine sanctuaries to plan for the eventual retirement of the city’s approximately 160 carriage horses.

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Central Park · Central Park Conservancy · Julie Menin · New York City Council · PETA · Romanch Mahajan · Transport Workers Union · Zohran Mamdani

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Aus für Pferdekutschen in New York - und bald auch anderswo? [www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de]
La ciudad de Nueva York aprueba la prohibición de los carruajes tirados por caballos en Central Park [pilarpolitico.com.ar]
New Yorker Stadtrat: Aus für Pferdekutschen im Central Park [www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de]
Mayor Mamdani Backs Controversial Ban on Horse [digitalchew.com]
NYC Council bans horse carriages in veto-proof vote that will end 150-year-old Central Park tradition [offthepress.com]
Horse Carriage Union Sues NYC Moments After Vote to End Central Park Tradition [pulptastic.com]
Ende einer Tradition: New York verbietet Pferdekutschen [www.t-online.de]
New Yorker Stadtrat: Aus für Pferdekutschen im Central Park [www.dattelner-morgenpost.de]
Atlı Araçların Yasaklanması, Central Park Şoförlerini Endişelendiriyor [www.haberaktuel.com]
New Yorker Stadtrat: Aus für Pferdekutschen im Central Park [www.halternerzeitung.de]
Ende einer Tradition: New York verbietet Pferdekutschen [www.t-online.de]
New Yorker Stadtrat: Aus für Pferdekutschen im Central Park [www.marler-zeitung.de]
„Ein für alle Mal beenden“: Pferdekutschen im Central Park stehen vor dem Aus [www.ka-news.de]
NYC Bans Central Park Horse Carriages by 2028 [balleralert.com]
Aus für Pferdekutschen in New York - und bald auch anderswo? [www.dk-online.de]
Aus für Pferdekutschen in New York - und bald auch anderswo? [www.dorstenerzeitung.de]
Cocheros de Nueva York denuncian traición ante plan para prohibir los paseos a caballo [eldiariony.com]
New Yorker Stadtrat: Aus für Pferdekutschen im Central Park [www.hellwegeranzeiger.de]
NYC Council Approves Ban On Horse Carriage Trade [www.joemygod.com]
END OF AN ERA: NYC Poised to Ban Central Park Horse-Drawn Carriages After 150 Years Following Teen’s Tragic Death [matzav.com]
New Yorker Stadtrat: Aus für Pferdekutschen im Central Park [www.muensterlandzeitung.de]
New Yorker Stadtrat: Aus für Pferdekutschen im Central Park [www.nordbayern.de]
New Yorker Stadtrat: Aus für Pferdekutschen im Central Park [www.onetz.de]
New Yorker Stadtrat: Aus für Pferdekutschen im Central Park [www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de]
Aus für Pferdekutschen in New York - und bald auch anderswo? [www.ruhrnachrichten.de]
New Yorker Stadtrat: Aus für Pferdekutschen im Central Park [www.stimberg-zeitung.de]
After 19 Years of Debate, City Council Votes to End NYC’s Carriage Horse Industry [w42st.com]
„Ein für alle Mal beenden“: Pferdekutschen im Central Park stehen vor dem Aus [www.augsburger-allgemeine.de]
New York’s iconic horse-drawn carriages face ban [cyprus-mail.com]
Kutschen vor dem Aus: New York ringt um Tradition und Tierwohl [www.faz.net]
NYC Council passes Romanch's Law, votes to end horse carriage industry [www.fox5ny.com]
Let Us Sit Upon the Ground and Sing Sad Songs of the Death of Horse-Drawn Carriages in Central Park [pjmedia.com]
Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their livelihoods [wtop.com]
New Yorker Stadtrat: Aus für Pferdekutschen im Central Park [www.focus.de]
NYC’s horse-carriage ban shows Menin’s true colors — and sets a scary socialist precedent [nypost.com]