Mayor Eric Adams’s declaration of support for eliminating the distinctive vehicles from Central Park follows a similar move by the group that runs the park. Source: New York Times
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The Horse Who Reignited New York’s Carriage Ride Controversy Has Died
By Gotham Rex on October 17, 2022
Carriage rides have charmed tourists and drawn critics since the 19th century. A horse’s collapse on a Midtown street in August revived calls to ban the industry in New York City. Source: New York Times
A Horse’s Collapse Rekindles Debate about Carriage Rides in New York’s Central Park
By Gotham Rex on September 21, 2022
The horses have charmed tourists since the 19th century, but detractors say there is abuse and exploitation. Drivers say they are animal lovers doing their best. Source: New York Times
Medieval Times Employees Vote to Unionize in New Jersey
By Gotham Rex on July 16, 2022
The horsemen, courtiers, stablehands and other performers at ye olde New Jersey tourist attraction formed a new kind of medieval guild when they voted to unionize. Source: New York Times
City’s Horse-Related Changes to Central Park Called ‘An Illegal End-Around’
By Gotham Rex on February 25, 2019
City’s Horse-Related Changes to Central Park Called ‘An Illegal End-Around’ The city is reconstructing a section of Central Park to accommodate horses and carriages, but preservationists and a top former parks official