New York City's iconic horse-drawn carriages expected to take their last trot

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New York City’s iconic Central Park horse-drawn carriage industry is nearing its end after Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin reached a deal on legislation that aims to abolish the carriage rides. Menin is expected to bring legislation to the council floor for a vote later this month, a spokesperson told CNN. Horse and carriage owners have denied the the claims, arguing the animals are well cared for and the stables are up to code.

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