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Central Park Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Resume, as Push for Ban Intensifies
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Title: Central Park Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Resume Following Death
Central Park horse-drawn carriage rides have resumed operations after being temporarily halted following the death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, who fell from a carriage. The city is investigating the incident. A City Council hearing scheduled for next month will address proposals to ban the rides.