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NYC Mayor Vows to End Horse Carriage Industry After Teenager's Death

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New York City leaders are pushing to end the long-standing horse carriage industry following the tragic death of an 18-year-old tourist. Romanch Mahajan died after falling from a carriage when the horse bolted, and his father recounted the harrowing incident. City Council leaders have announced plans to hold a hearing next month on legislation aimed at ending the industry. AI

RANK_REASON Significant policy push by a major city government following a high-profile fatality. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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NYC Mayor Vows to End Horse Carriage Industry After Teenager's Death

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    New York City mayor pushes to end horse carriage industry after Indian teenager’s death

    New York City leaders including Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday vowed to work to put an end to the 150-year-old horse carriage industry in the wake of a teenager’s death. Romanch Mahajan, 18, was killed when a Central Park carriage horse bolted from its driver while he was on a …

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