Alexander Kemp
Coverage of Alexander Kemp in the Nexus archive.
- New York’s organized labor looks to regroup after string of political defeats
New York’s organized labor is regrouping after a series of political defeats. Alexander Kemp leads a demonstration in Albany, while canvassers adjust their outreach methods this year.
- ‘Zero’ sum game? Manhattan pol says horse carriage industry must be banned in NYC after teen’s death, despite drivers’ union safety efforts
A city council member in Manhattan, Christopher Marte, is advocating for a ban on horse carriages in New York City after the death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan in an accident, despite the union representing carriage drivers (TWU Local 100) proposing safety measures like hitching posts. Marte argues that Vision Zero cannot be achieved with horse carriages, while the union claims additional safety protocols can prevent future incidents.
- Horse carriage drivers’ union commits to a ‘Vision Zero’ for industry after teen’s death
The union representing horse carriage drivers in New York City, TWU Local 100, announced a 'Vision Zero' commitment to improve safety after 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan's death in a carriage accident. The union halted operations in Central Park and plans safety reviews and training, while City Council Speaker Julie Menin pushed for a bill to ban horse carriages.
- Carriage rides paused at Central Park following teen's death
The death of a teen tourist who fell from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park has led to a safety stand-down, pausing carriage rides until Tuesday as announced by the Transport Workers Union of America.
- Horse carriage controversy: Drivers union suspends Central Park equine operations in wake of tourist death
The union representing horse carriage drivers suspended operations in Central Park following the death of an 18-year-old tourist after a carriage flipped. The incident has intensified a long-standing debate over the safety and ethics of horse-drawn carriages, with City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocating for a ban via Ryder's Law, while the union supports a safety-focused bill proposed by Council Member James Gennaro.
- Man killed after horse-drawn carriage bolts and flips near popular New York City tourist destination
An 18-year-old tourist from India, Romanch Mahajan, was killed after a horse-drawn carriage he was riding in startled, collided with another carriage, and overturned near Central Park. The incident has sparked calls for stricter regulations on New York City's horse-drawn carriage industry, with the Central Park Conservancy and carriage drivers' union advocating for reforms.
- Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park
An 18-year-old teenager died after being thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park when the horse bolted. The driver had dismounted to take a photograph, and the horse, which had been in the park for six weeks, caused the carriage to topple. The incident has intensified calls to ban horse-drawn carriages due to safety and animal welfare concerns.
- Blame game: Carriage driver union, Central Park Conservancy point fingers at each other over horse’s death from toxic plant
The union representing carriage horse drivers (TWU Local 100) and the Central Park Conservancy are blaming each other for the death of a horse named Deniz, which a necropsy attributed to ingestion of a toxic Japanese yew plant. The union claims the Conservancy planted the poisonous plant near carriage paths, while the Conservancy accuses the union of negligence for not preventing the horse from eating the vegetation.