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Politics · October 22, 2026

Wailing Trump storms into NYC carriage ban fight after teen’s death in horse accident

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Following a fatal accident involving a teenage tourist earlier this year, New York City officials have moved forward with legislation to phase out the city's century-old horse-drawn carriage industry by 2028. President Donald Trump publicly criticized the decision on Truth Social, characterizing the industry as a 'quintessential New York experience' and a 'great tradition' that should not be terminated due to a single tragedy. The proposed ban, known as 'Romanch's Law,' has reignited a long-standing debate between animal welfare advocates and carriage driver unions.

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  • New York City is moving to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park.
  • The industry has been active for over a century.
  • The push for the ban followed a fatal accident involving a teenage tourist.
  • President Donald Trump criticized the ban on Truth Social.
  • The proposed phase-out deadline for the industry is 2028.

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  • The legislation is named 'Romanch’s Law' after Romanch Mahajan, the victim of the carriage accident.
  • The New York City Council was scheduled to vote on the bill on Thursday.
  • Mayor Zohran Mamdani is identified as a primary leader behind the move.
  • The plan involves a 'just transition' intended to protect workers while ending the practice.

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