New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Council Member Lynn Schulman, Chair of the Committee on Health, today issued the following statement after the death of a teenager in an accident involving a horse carriage, and one week after a horse died in Central Park:
“Today’s tragic death of a teenager following an incident involving a horse carriage in Central Park is horrific and heartbreaking. Our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones and everyone affected by this devastating loss.
“It is now time to act. The Council recently introduced Ryder’s Law to address longstanding concerns surrounding the horse carriage industry, and we will hold a hearing on the bill in July. We look forward to hearing from all stakeholders and reviewing measures to address horse welfare and public safety concerns as we work toward a thoughtful solution to this urgent issue.”
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