NYC Council to Approve Phase-Out of Central Park Carriage Horses by 2028

NYC Council to Approve Phase-Out of Central Park Carriage Horses by 2028

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The New York City Council is set to approve legislation on October 22, 2026 that would phase out horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park by June 2028, a move prompted by a fatal accident that killed an 18-year-old tourist and has sparked renewed debate over animal welfare, PBS reported. The proposal, supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin, calls for a gradual ban and includes a transition plan for carriage drivers as well as protections for the horses, according to BBC. Gothamist added that the mayor’s administration has pledged additional safeguards for workers and animals as the council prepares to vote.

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Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States New York City, New York, United States

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October 18, 2026
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NYC officials reach deal to phase out horse-drawn carriages by 2028
NYC officials reach deal to phase out horse-drawn carriages by 2028

Fox News • 18 Oct 09:00

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a plan to ban horse-drawn carriage operations in New York City starting June 2028, prompting opposition from carriage drivers concerned about financial losses and family livelihoods.

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October 14, 2026
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New York City Council to vote on ban of Central Park horse-drawn carriages by 2028
New York City Council to vote on ban of Central Park horse-drawn carriages by 2028

PBS • 14 Oct 18:18

The City Council is set to approve legislation that would phase out horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park by 2028, following a fatal accident involving an 18-year-old tourist.

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NYC mayor and council speaker reach agreement to ban horse-drawn carriages by 2028
NYC mayor and council speaker reach agreement to ban horse-drawn carriages by 2028

The Guardian • 14 Oct 15:06

Mayor Zohran Mamdadi and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have secured a deal to prohibit horse-drawn carriage operations in New York City starting June 2028, with provisions for worker transition and animal welfare.

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NYC Council and Mayor Plan Phased Ban of Central Park Carriage Horses
NYC Council and Mayor Plan Phased Ban of Central Park Carriage Horses

Gothamist • 14 Oct 12:28

The New York City Council will vote on legislation to phase out carriage horses in Central Park, with the mayor’s administration pledging protections for workers and animals.

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October 13, 2026
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NYC Council to vote on ban of horse-drawn carriages by 2028
NYC Council to vote on ban of horse-drawn carriages by 2028

BBC • 13 Oct 20:45

The New York City Council plans to prohibit horse-drawn carriages in Central Park starting June 2028, with backing from the mayor and a transition plan for workers.

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