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Horse carriage ban legislation gains steam as Council Majority Leader Abreu jumps on board
City Council Majority Leader Shaun Abreu supports legislation to ban horse carriages in New York City following the death of tourist Romanch Mahajan in a carriage accident. The bill, sponsored by Christopher Marte and renamed 'Romanch's Law,' has gained momentum with Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsement and a council hearing scheduled.
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