Romanch Mahajan

The Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 100 claims stray voltage in Central Park's Cherry Hill area caused a horse to bolt, leading to the death of 18-year-old tourist Romanch Mahajan. Con Edison addressed the electrical issue after being notified by stable owner Cornelius Byrne, while City Council debates a proposed ban on horse-drawn carriages through 'Romanch’s Law' by 2028.

Ali Najmi is involved in a lawsuit against the city related to a Central Park carriage crash, creating a conflict of interest in his role as head of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s judicial-nominations board. Romanch Mahajan’s family is seeking legal action over the fatal fall of their 18-year-old son from a runaway horse.

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.

The family of Romanch Mahajan, a teenage tourist killed in a Central Park horse carriage crash, plans to sue the city. They also support a legislative effort to ban horse carriages in New York City following the incident, which occurred when a horse bolted.

The family of Romanch Mahajan, a teen killed in a carriage crash, gathered in Central Park to commemorate his life and advocate for ending horse-drawn carriages in the park. The incident occurred when an out-of-control carriage horse bolted, leading to his death over a month ago.

The family of Romanch Mahajan, a teen killed in a Central Park horse carriage accident, plans to sue the city. A vigil was held for him at Cherry Hill Fountain on July 27, where his father from India stated the son sacrificed his life for animals.

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.

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.

Romanch Mahajan, a teen, was killed after being tossed from a horse carriage in Central Park. He was celebrating his high school graduation with his family moments before the incident.

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 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.

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.

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 Indian tourist died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park when the horse bolted. The driver had dismounted to take a photo, leading to the accident; the teen hit his head and later died. The driver was suspended, the horse retired, and PETA called for ending carriages.

Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old Indian teenager, died in a horse carriage accident during his first trip to New York with his family on June 17, as reported by The New York Times.

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.