Central Park Conservancy

Lawmakers are advancing a proposal to phase out horse-drawn carriages in Central Park following the death of a teenage tourist, Romanch Mahajan, who was killed in a June 17 accident. The bill, now called 'Romanch’s Law,' faces opposition from carriage drivers' union and lacks detailed job transition plans for affected workers.

The City Council will hold a hearing to discuss banning horse-drawn carriages from Central Park following the death of tourist Romanch Mahajan, who fell from a runaway carriage. The proposal, now named 'Romanch’s Law,' faces support from council members and the Central Park Conservancy but opposition from the Transport Workers Union Local 100, which represents carriage workers.

The Central Park Conservancy advocates for banning horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, citing a poll indicating New York City residents support the ban. The poll highlights strong passion among respondents favoring the prohibition.

The family of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, a tourist killed in a Central Park horse carriage accident, demanded Mayor Zohran Mamdani shut down the carriage industry as rides prepared to resume. City Councilmember Christopher Marte and advocates pushed for legislation to permanently end the practice, citing repeated animal-related incidents and the city's prioritization of tourism over safety.

The death of tourist Romanch Mahajan in a horse carriage accident and the poisoning death of carriage horse Deniz have intensified calls for reform or abolition of New York City's horse carriage industry. The Transport Workers Union Local 100 and Central Park Conservancy are at odds, while officials propose legislation like 'Ryder’s Law' to end the industry or strengthen safety protocols.

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.

An 18-year-old Indian teen, Romanch Mahajan, died after a Central Park horse-drawn carriage accident when the driver dismounted to take a photo. His family had arrived in New York for a graduation celebration, and the incident has sparked calls to ban horse carriages. The company suspended the driver, and the Central Park Conservancy supported a bill to ban the practice.

A teen died after falling from a horse carriage in Central Park, marking the first such death in at least a century. Lawmakers are now pushing to ban the horse carriage industry in response.

An 18-year-old Indian teen, Romanch Mahajan, died after a Central Park horse carriage accident when he fell and hit his head while trying to save his mother. The incident has prompted calls to end the horse carriage industry, with the Central Park Conservancy and New York City leaders advocating for safety reforms and a potential ban.

An 18-year-old Indian teen, Romanch Mahajan, died after a Central Park horse carriage accident while attempting to save his mother. The incident has prompted calls to end the horse carriage industry, with the Central Park Conservancy and city leaders advocating for safety reforms and a potential ban on carriages.

An 18-year-old Indian teen, Romanch Mahajan, died in a Central Park horse carriage accident after the driver left to photograph the family, causing the horse to bolt. The incident, the first fatality in over 150 years, has led to calls to end the industry, with the company suspending the driver and the horse being retired. Central Park Conservancy and New York City leaders are pushing for safety measures and legislation to phase out carriages.

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.

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.

An 18-year-old was critically injured when a Central Park carriage horse bolted, causing the vehicle to careen and throw passengers. The driver left the carriage to take photos, violating safety protocols, and the incident has intensified calls to ban horse-drawn carriages in the park.

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.

A Central Park carriage horse named Deniz died after consuming toxic Japanese yew plants, according to a union representing carriage drivers. The Central Park Conservancy countered that park rules prohibit horses from eating vegetation and blamed the owner for negligence. The incident is the seventh horse-related incident in 13 months.

A Central Park carriage horse died after consuming a toxic shrub. Carriage horse driver and union steward Christina Hansen blamed the shrubs planted by the Central Park Conservancy for the horse's death.