Deepak Mahajan
Coverage of Deepak Mahajan in the Nexus archive.
- Family unites after Central Park horse carriage death, pushes for law as legacy
Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old tourist from India, died in Central Park when a horse bolted with its carriage, throwing his family. His family, along with legislators and advocates, gathered on July 27 to honor him and push for legislation banning carriages, 40 days after the incident. The family plans to sue New York City for creating unsafe conditions.
- As Horse Carriage Ban Gains Allies, Lawmakers Promise New Jobs With Few Specifics
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.
- New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after Indian teen’s death
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.
- New York mayor, other leaders push to end horse carriage industry after Indian teen’s death
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.
- New York mayor, other leaders push to end horse carriage industry after Indian teen's death
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.
- New York mayor, other leaders push to end horse carriage industry after Indian teen's death
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.