New Yorkers for Clean, Livable, and Safe Streets
Coverage of New Yorkers for Clean, Livable, and Safe Streets in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after Indian teen's death
The death of 18-year-old Indian tourist Romanch Mahajan, who fell from a runaway horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, has intensified calls to ban the attraction in New York City. The Central Park Conservancy and animal rights groups argue for suspending the industry until safety measures improve, while carriage owners deny allegations of mistreatment and advocate for better protections instead.