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Central Park Carriage Ban Moves Forward | Jersey News
New York City is poised to ban horse-drawn carriages from Central Park, spurred by a tragic tourist death last month — a move that’s now gaining serious legislative momentum after Council Speaker backing. The bill, named in honor of the victim, won’t take effect until June 2028, but includes protections for the horses and job retraining for drivers. Activists have long pushed for change, but this incident may be the tipping point. With 22 sponsors and needing 26 votes, the bill is headed to a full council vote after a heated committee hearing, as protesters rally outside City Hall demanding…
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