Deniz
Coverage of Deniz in the Nexus archive.
- Editorial | It’s reform, or bust, for NYC’s horse carriage industry
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.
- Cause of death revealed for carriage horse that died in Central Park
A necropsy revealed that Deniz, a 16-year-old carriage horse in Central Park, died from Japanese Yew found in its mouth and stomach. The pathology report was issued by Cornell.
- 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.
- Who Killed Deniz? Yew’s to Blame, Union Sez After Central Park Horse Drops Dead
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.
- Carriage horse died after eating poisonous plant in Central Park, report finds
A carriage horse named Deniz died after eating a poisonous plant in Central Park on June 10. The incident occurred near East 90th Street while the horse was giving a ride.
- Queens Council member floats carriage horse welfare bill to counter measure to ban industry
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.
- NYC lawmakers revive Ryder’s Law to ban horse carriage industry as another equine dies in Central Park
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.
- Advocates renew calls to ban carriages in NYC after horse's sudden death in Central Park
Advocates are renewing calls to ban carriage horses in New York City following the sudden death of a horse named Deniz in Central Park. The incident has intensified efforts by activists to end the use of horse-drawn carriages in the city.