- An 18-year-old tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died after jumping from a runaway horse-drawn carriage in Central Park while trying to save his mother; the driver had reportedly stepped off to take a photo.
- The tragedy has reignited calls to ban horse carriages in the park—City Council is holding a hearing next month and the mayor supports ending the industry.
- Owners and unions say the focus should be on tougher safety rules and a just transition for workers, while animal-welfare groups and the park conservancy push for suspension or elimination of the rides.
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