New York moves to end Central Park horse carriages after Indian teen's death
TL;DR
City leaders are pushing Ryder's Law to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages and retrain drivers, citing safety and animal-welfare concerns after the death of an Indian teen; the Conservancy and the Transport Workers Union back the measure, a hearing is planned, and officials emphasize a just transition for workers as the industry winds down in the park.
- New York mayor, other leaders push to end horse carriage industry after Indian teen’s death AP News
- 18-Year-Old Dies in Fall From Horse Carriage in Central Park The New York Times
- Teen tourist who died after fall from Central Park horse was trying to save mom’s life New York Post
- Central Park carriage horse gets loose, killing 18-year-old tourist visiting NYC ABC7 New York
- 18-year-old tourist dies after carriage horse crash in NYC 6abc Philadelphia
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