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Romanch’s Law and the End of Carriages | New York City News
Horse-drawn carriages in New York City are set for a complete ban by June 2028 under “Romanch’s Law,” named after an 18-year-old tourist killed in a runaway horse incident — a tragedy that’s galvanized public and political support for ending the practice. With renewed urgency following another recent horse death from poisoning, City Council Speaker Julie Menin and the Central Park Conservancy now back the ban, marking a historic shift. Despite the industry’s 150-year legacy and union protests that call it a blow to working-class drivers, safety concerns have tipped the scales toward change…
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