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Horse carriage ban bill: Raw emotions at City Council during hearing on ‘Romanch’s Law’ to prohibit hansom cab rides in Central Park
A City Council hearing on Romanch’s Law, a bill to ban horse carriages in Central Park following a teen's death, saw emotional testimony and support from Council Speaker Julie Menin. The legislation, with 26 co-sponsors, aims to phase out licenses by 2028 and includes retraining for drivers, though Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged stronger retraining provisions.
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