# NYC Mayor Adams Wants to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages: A Controversial Move

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Mayor Eric Adams has joined the growing call to ban horse-drawn carriages from Central Park.  This follows a similar announcement by the Central Park Conservancy.  The mayor cited several incidents, including the deaths of two horses (Ryder and Lady) and a recent runaway carriage incident, as reasons for his support of Ryder's Law, a bill that would eliminate the carriages by next year.

## A City Divided

The issue is highly divisive. While some see the carriages as a charming symbol of old New York, others view them as animal cruelty.  **Mr. Adams stated that the carriages are increasingly incompatible with the modern, heavily used urban space.**

The Central Park Conservancy's support for the ban marks a significant turning point, as it's the first time the organization has publicly taken a stance on this issue.

## What's Next?

The future of horse-drawn carriages in Central Park hangs in the balance.  The City Council will now consider Ryder's Law.  This decision will have significant consequences for both the tourism industry and animal welfare advocates.


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.

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