# Central Park Carriage Ban Debate

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Podcast: [New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038)
Published: 2026-06-18T18:48:21+00:00
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## Resource

A tragic death in Central Park has ignited a fierce debate over horse-drawn carriages, sparking a citywide push for reform. An 18-year-old tourist died after a carriage flipped when its horse bolted, prompting City Council Speaker Julie Menin to suddenly back a ban — Ryder’s Law — which would phase out the industry, ban new licenses, and protect horses from slaughter. While the union representing drivers fiercely opposes the bill, fearing job losses, the Central Park Conservancy and Mayor Zohran Mamdani support the ban. Other proposals focus on safety improvements, but the momentum is shifting fast — and the driver involved has already been suspended, with the horse retired. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1ac3aa6a28139199

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