Speaker Menin has voiced support for ending the Central Park horse carriage industry, marking a historic step toward banning the 168‑year‑old practice.
The backing comes after nearly two decades of disputes that began with a 2007 bill introduced by former council member Tony Avella, pitting animal‑rights groups against carriage unions.
Animal‑rights advocates have long sought to halt the horse‑drawn carriage operations, and Speaker Menin's support adds to the ongoing effort.