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us-news2 months ago•24 min saved

Romanch’s Law: NYC Moves Toward Phased Ban on Horse-Drawn Carriages

New York City’s long-running fight over horse-drawn carriages takes a sharp turn after 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan was fatally tossed from a Central Park ride. The bill, originally Ryder’s Law, will be renamed Romanch’s Law and called for a gradual phaseout of carriages, with a plan to help workers transition to safer jobs. A July hearing is planned, the carriage driver has been suspended, and the horse involved was retired, marking a potential turning point in the decades-long debate following other incidents in the park.

via New York Post|

#central-park #horse-carriages #nyc-legislation

local2 months ago•5 min saved

NYC Graduation Trip Tragedy: Teen Dies After Central Park Carriage Incident

An 18-year-old, Romanch Mahajan, died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park during a family vacation celebrating his high school graduation and university acceptance in India; the driver briefly left to take photos, the horse bolted, and Romanch was killed while others were injured. The tragedy prompted the suspension of Central Park carriage rides and renewed calls for safety reforms and a ban on horse-drawn carriages, with Ryder's Law proposed to ease the transition and protect workers.

via NBC News|

#central-park #horse-drawn-carriages #local

us-news2 months ago•187 min saved

City leaders push to end Central Park horse carriages after teen’s death

An 18-year-old tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died after a Central Park horse-drawn carriage bolted when the driver stopped to photograph passengers, prompting New York City leaders including Mayor Zohran Mamdani to push for an end to the age-old rides. The tragedy, the latest in a series of horse-related incidents in the park, has rekindled debate over safety rules and animal welfare, with unions calling for safer protections and opponents arguing for a just transition rather than outright elimination. Ryder’s Law and a planned City Council hearing are part of the push, while carriage operators warn of the livelihoods tied to the industry and potential regulatory fixes like better tethering. Rides, which cost around $72 for 20 minutes, have been suspended as safety and policy discussions move forward.

via CNN|

#animal-welfare #ban #central-park

local2 months ago•7 min saved

Tragic Central Park carriage crash kills 18-year-old tourist, spurring safety calls

An 18-year-old Indian tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died after a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park bolted and overturned following a collision with another carriage. The NYPD continues an investigation. The incident is the eighth horse-related event in the area in 13 months, prompting renewed calls for safety reforms in NYC's carriage industry, including driver training and stricter rules, with Ryder's Law being discussed; previous incidents include a horse named Deniz’s death and another overturn in May.

via Fox News|

#central-park #horse-drawn-carriage #local