Christopher Marte

City Council Speaker Julie Menin says the horse carriage ban bill, Romanch's Law, needs stronger job protections for industry workers. The bill, which aims to transition carriage workers to other employment, faces opposition from the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 100, which calls for extensive worker consultations before implementing retraining programs.

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.

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.

City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced support for Romanch’s Law, a proposed ban on horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, following the death of 18-year-old tourist Romanch Mahajan. The legislation aims to phase out the industry by ending new licenses and providing job retraining for drivers.

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 New York City Council Health Committee will hold a public hearing on Intro 943, a bill introduced by Councilmember Christopher Marte to phase out horse-drawn carriages. The city is seeking public input on ending the horse-drawn carriage industry.

Lawmakers in New York City are urging the city and state to address stolen SNAP benefits after an investigation revealed widespread fraud. They cited California's success in reducing such theft and demanded information on New York's security measures, while victims lack recourse to replace stolen funds. Efforts to implement chip cards, which could prevent fraud, are delayed, and state budgets have not allocated funds for reimbursements.

City Council Majority Leader Shaun Abreu supports legislation to ban horse carriages in New York City following the death of tourist Romanch Mahajan in a carriage accident. The bill, sponsored by Christopher Marte and renamed 'Romanch's Law,' has gained momentum with Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsement and a council hearing scheduled.

The NYPD seized $150 million in counterfeit merchandise, including fake Labubus, Knicks apparel, and luxury items, during a raid on 12 Chinatown storefronts, arresting 17 people. The action followed a surge in complaints about illegal vending and street vendors in Lower Manhattan.

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.

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 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.

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.

City Council Member James Gennaro introduced a bill to improve welfare conditions for Central Park carriage horses following the death of a horse named Deniz. The bill, supported by TWU Local 100, aims to enhance safety regulations while opposing a separate measure to phase out horse carriages, which TWU claims would harm drivers' livelihoods.

A carriage horse named Deniz died in Central Park after collapsing during a ride, prompting NYC lawmakers to revive efforts to ban the horse carriage industry. The incident follows previous equine-related incidents and has reignited calls for legislation like Ryder’s Law, reintroduced by Council Member Christopher Marte.