# Central Park Carriage Ban Pushed by Tragedy

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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: 2026-06-18T20:04:26+00:00
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A tourist’s death after falling from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park has reignited the push to ban the entire industry, with city lawmakers already scheduling hearings on Ryder’s Law — a bill named after a horse euthanized in 2022 — and animal rights advocates gaining fresh momentum. The tragic incident, the first of its kind in the park in over a century, follows another horse death from poisoning just a week prior. While carriage operators, backed by the Transport Workers Union, claim they’re pausing operations out of respect but accuse opponents of exploiting the tragedy, the Central Park Conservancy and lawmakers like Council Speaker Julie Menin are now firmly aligned on ending the practice. With a July hearing looming, the future of horse-drawn carriages in the park is suddenly very much in doubt. 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/8c8fcc15c6dca49e

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