Horse-drawn carriage fight now before the New York City Council also rages in Dublin, Ireland DUBLIN, Ireland; NEW YORK CITY––Horse-drawn carriages as New York City knows them arrived in the immediate wake of the passage of the Dublin Carriages Act of 1853. That, 173 years later, has much to do with political battles now underway […]
No more neighs for ban on New York City horse-drawn carriage trade?
Fights to enforce NYC foie gras ban & win governor’s signature to prevent octopus farming also still underway NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.––”New York City Council speaker Julie Menin just publicly endorsed Romanch’s Law, formerly known as Ryder’s Law, the bill that would finally end the horse-drawn carriage industry in New York City,” exulted newly designated […]
Will human sacrifice end the New York City horse-drawn carriage trade?
Runaway horse brings death of 18-year-old tourist from India NEW YORK, N.Y.––The second and third major horse-drawn carriage accidents of 2026, one fatal to the horse, the other to 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, visiting from India, appear to have shifted the discussion and debate over the presence of horse-drawn carriages into high gear. Mahajan, killed on […]
“Enough horse poop,” St. Augustine tells carriage trade, while NYC dithers
Another New York City runaway carriage horse produces sound & fury, but no political action ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida––New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani appears to be still juggling conflicting fall 2025 election promises made to both horse-drawn carriage industry opponents and Transportation Workers Union president John Samuelsen, a leading defender of the carriage trade, but […]
Lame ducks, dragons, & the fight over future of NYC horse-drawn carriages
New York City council health committee vote kills “Ryder’s Law,” but not the issue NEW YORK, N.Y.––If Chinese dictator Mao Zedong (1893-1976) was correct in his admonition that “Dragons and dying empires lash hardest in their death throes,” either the New York City horse-drawn carriage industry or activism against it may be just about done […]
Malaga, Spain bans horse-drawn carriages; NYC campaign mires
All New York City mayoral candidates say they favor a ban, meaning none are accountable to horse advocates NEW YORK CITY; MALAGA, Spain––The future of horse-drawn carriages in and around Central Park may not be the biggest issue on the minds of New York City voters in the November 4, 2025 mayoral election, a three-way […]
Holly Cheever, DVM, 75: “In lieu of sending flowers, don’t eat meat”
Spay/neuter vet, veterinary reformer, expert witness, & Mother-of-the-Year besides NEW SCOTLAND, New York—Holly Cheever, DVM, a leading light in animal care and advocacy for more than half a century, and a longtime friend, source, and donor to ANIMALS 24-7, “died on February 9, 2025,” the Altamont Enterprise reported ten days later from Albany County, New […]
NYC mayor Eric Adams endorses bill to phase out horse-drawn carriages
But could lame duck New York City mayor Adams even chase carriage horses out of the Central Park pond? NEW YORK, N.Y.––Does probable “lame duck” New York City mayor Eric Adams have the clout to kick horse-drawn carriages out of Central Park? Eric Adams, with few friends in politics lately other than U.S. president Donald […]
San Diego H.S. says “no cruelty” in rodeo death of 8-months-pregnant mare
Mare and foal died from “ruptured uterine artery” moments after violent ride SAN DIEGO, California––“The San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement team has concluded their investigation into the tragic death of a 16-year-old pregnant horse at the rodeo held at Petco Park,” the society announced on March 6, 2025, but the findings suggest they […]
Winning one for the horses––and perhaps a big win for greyhounds too
Biggest show in U.K. agrees that a tail is an essential part of a horse GLASGOW, Scotland––“Some great news for a change!” emailed Animal Concern Scotland campaigns officer Elena Edwards on March 3, 2025, but Edwards bannered the intention of the Welsh government to close the last greyhound track in Wales above her own unique […]