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An 18-year-old tourist’s tragic death in Central Park has reignited the push to ban horse-drawn carriages — now the eighth serious incident since last May. City Council leaders, including Speaker Julie Menin, are moving forward with “Romanch’s Law,” a bill to phase out the industry while helping nearly 200 workers transition. The mayor backs the ban, echoing moves by cities like Philadelphia and Montreal, and the Central Park Conservancy has flipped its stance, citing safety concerns. Yet, the Transport Workers Union fiercely opposes the ban, warning of joblessness and homelessness for workers, and demands instead for better regulations and horse care. A recent poll shows 70% of New Yorkers support the ban — but the future of this historic tradition hangs in the balance.

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