Mayor’s Wins and Carriage Crisis

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s political week just got legendary—three endorsed congressional candidates won, including two who ousted longtime incumbents, with the biggest upset coming from District 13, where a Democratic Socialist defeated a five-term veteran. Meanwhile, New York City’s horse-drawn carriage debate explodes again after a tragic teen fall, reigniting the fight over animal welfare and tourism. A sweeping ban bill is now moving through City Council, backed by advocates like Councilman Christopher Marte, but facing fierce resistance from carriage drivers’ unions whose livelihoods hang…