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Romanch's Law and the Future of NYC Carriages | New York City News
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A tragic death in Central Park has reignited the debate over New York City’s carriage horse industry, sparking urgent calls for “Romanch’s Law” — a bill named after 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, who died in a carriage accident. His family is demanding immediate passage, while City Council Speaker Julie Menin backs the legislation, pledging to protect carriage workers by helping them transition into hospitality jobs. But industry advocates push back, arguing the bill unfairly targets an entire community of workers who rely on this beloved tourist tradition — and warn that the law could erase a cultural icon. The Health Committee’s next move could decide the fate of horse-drawn carriages — and the livelihoods tied to them — forever.
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