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horse carriage ban

NYCLASS volunteers and animal rights activists protest across the street from Gracie Mansion.
Oct 18

NYCLASS Demands de Blasio Get Back in the Saddle on Carriage Horses

Animal advocacy organization NYCLASS protested outside Gracie Mansion where Mayor Bill de Blasio was having a fundraiser.
By Madina Toure
Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Mayor Bill de Blasio would both get raises under a commission's proposal.
Feb 4

Animal Rights Group Slams Council Speaker as Horse Deal Collapses

Animal rights groups are fuming after the collapse of a deal to restrict carriage horses to Central Park.
By Jillian Jorgensen
A horse-drawn carriage outside Central Park. (Photo: Spencer Platt for Getty Images)
Feb 1

Councilman Calls for Delay in Horse Carriage Vote

"This plan is not even close to ready for the Council to vote on it," Councilman David Greenfield said in a statement.
By Jillian Jorgensen
A horse carriage. (Photo: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)
Jan 18

De Blasio Defends Plan to Build Horse Carriage Stables in Central Park

By Jillian Jorgensen
A NYCLASS protest against the horse carriage industry. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Jul 1

Councilwoman Says NYCLASS Drove Her to Oppose Horse Carriage Ban

By Ross Barkan
Two horse-drawn carriages are ridden on Central Park West (Photo: Stan Honda for AFP/Getty Images).
Jun 23

PETA Video Accuses Horse Carriage Drivers of Using Aggressive Hate Speech

By Justin Joffe
Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers remarks at an NYPD promotions ceremony on December 19. (Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office)
Dec 28

For Mayor Bill de Blasio, a ‘Year One’ With a Tragic Ending

By Jillian Jorgensen
Councilman Daniel Dromm speaks about legislation to ban horse carriages.
Dec 8

City Council Members Introduce Bill Banning Horse Carriages

By Jillian Jorgensen
A carriage in Central Park (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images).
Dec 2

The Daily News Horse Carriage Ban Coverage Didn’t Disappoint

By Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke
A NYCLASS protest in April. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Dec 2

De Blasio Plans to ‘Get Involved’ When Council Considers Carriage Horse Ban

By Jillian Jorgensen
Councilman Daniel Dromm. (Photo: William Alatriste/NYC Council)
Dec 1

Queens Councilman Tapped to Introduce Bill Banning Horse Carriages

By Ross Barkan
Two horse-drawn carriages are ridden on Central Park West (Photo: Stan Honda for AFP/Getty Images).
Nov 30

Bill de Blasio to Ban Horse Carriage Industry, Offer Drivers Taxi Medallions: Source

By Ken Kurson
Mayor Bill de Blasio in Manhattan today. (Photo: Jillian Jorgensen)
Sep 12

De Blasio on Horse Carriage Ban: ‘We’re About to See Legislation Introduced’

By Jillian Jorgensen
Councilman Daniel Dromm. (Photo: William Alatriste/NYC Council)
Aug 6

Carriage Drivers Strike Back Against Queens Councilman

By Ross Barkan
Edita Birnkrant of Friends of Animals speaks to the press as NYCLASS members gather behind her. (Jillian Jorgensen/Observer)
Jul 24

NYCLASS and Allies Rally for Horse Carriage Ban at City Hall

By Jillian Jorgensen
Mayor Bill de Blasio. (Photo: NYC Mayor's Office)
Jul 8

Bill de Blasio Says He’ll Fulfill Horse Carriage and Living Wage Promises

By Jillian Jorgensen
A NYCLASS rally. (Photo: Facebook)
May 27

NYCLASS Plots to Sway Undecided Pols on Horse Carriage Ban

By Ross Barkan
A horse carriage. (Photo: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)
Apr 29

Deceiving Driver Passes Off Old, Sick Carriage Horse For One Who’s Young and Healthy

By Sage Lazzaro
Mayor Bill de Blasio. (Photo: Getty)
Mar 11

Central Labor Council Can’t Talk Bill de Blasio Out of Banning Horse Carriages

By Ross Barkan
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