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New York City votes to ban Central Park horse-drawn carriages after decades of debate

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Briefings

New York City council approved a measure to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, a controversial tourist site. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to sign the ban into law, effective June 2028. The decision follows decades of debate over preserving historic attractions versus modernizing the park.

Key points

• New York City council voted Thursday to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park.
• The ban will take effect in June 2028 after Mayor Zohran Mamdani signs it into law.

Context

This vote marks a significant shift in how Central Park, a major tourist attraction, will be managed. The decision follows years of debate regarding the preservation of historic attractions versus modernizing the park for contemporary visitors.

Limitations

The evidence is a single article from October 2026. It does not confirm the council's final vote outcome or the specific details of the ban's implementation timeline beyond the stated June 2028 start date.

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