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NYC Council Holds Hearing on Bill That Would Phase Out Horse-Drawn Carriages in Central Park
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NYC Council Holds Hearing on Bill That Would Phase Out Horse-Drawn Carriages in Central Park

A New York City Council hearing on a proposal to gradually end carriage horse rides in Central Park drew testimony from family members of Romanch Mahajan, who urged council members to outlaw the rides.

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New York City Council members took up a proposal to phase out horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park during a hearing held July 15, according to a report on the discussion.

The legislation, described as a bill aimed at ending carriage horse rides in Central Park, was authored by Council Member Nicholas Zifcak, the report said. The hearing included testimony from Mahajan’s family members, presented both in person and by video link.

The report said family members of the deceased 18-year-old, Romanch Mahajan, delivered emotional testimony during the hearing. It described the testimony as coming from uncles and aunts who urged council members to outlaw carriage horse rides.

The proposal’s core policy mechanism, as characterized in the report, is a phased approach to ending the carriage service in Central Park, rather than an immediate stop. The report framed the hearing as part of the council’s process for assessing the bill’s merits and practical impacts.

Council hearings on local regulatory measures generally serve to build a public record before any committee action or council vote. In this case, the July 15 testimony is part of the procedural record council members would use in later stages of consideration, including potential amendments and scheduling.

The report did not provide details in its summary about enforcement steps, the timeline for phasing out, or how the bill would treat existing permits or contracts. It also did not specify whether the hearing included responses from the administration, carriage operators, animal welfare groups, or legal stakeholders beyond Mahajan’s family.

As the measure moves through the council process, next steps would typically include committee review and further public input, followed by council action depending on the bill’s scope, operational requirements, and any proposed changes raised during the hearing.

Why It Matters

  • Local regulation of carriage operations in Central Park affects how the city administers permits, enforcement, and compliance for businesses and operators operating under city oversight.
  • A phased timeline, as described in the report, would require the city to define implementation steps and administrative transitions, which can shape costs and operational burdens during the phase-out period.
  • The hearing record, including testimony from Mahajan’s family, may influence later committee deliberations and any amendments to the bill’s scope and timing.
  • If enacted, the measure would represent a shift in how the city balances public-facing tourism services with public safety and animal welfare considerations raised during the process.

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Key Facts

  • A New York City Council hearing on a bill to phase out horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park was held on July 15.
  • The proposal was described as being authored by Council Member Nicholas Zifcak.
  • Family members of Romanch Mahajan testified during the hearing, with some appearing in person and others via video link.
  • The report described the testimony as urging council members to outlaw the carriage horse rides in Central Park.
  • The report did not include detailed provisions in its summary, such as a final vote date, committee status, or specific enforcement and permit rules.
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