State lawmakers call for ban on horse drawn carriages in NYC

In the wake of yesterday's runaway carriage horse incident in Columbus Circle, state Sen. Tony Avella and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal are renewing calls to ban horse-drawn carriages. The two lawmakers co-sponsored a bill to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York City, calling the industry inhumane and dangerous. "Despite claiming to have taken every available precaution,…

Tempers flare in New York horse war (US)

Cross-posted from AFP NEW YORK (AFP) — Foes of Central Park's horse-drawn carriages galloped into action Friday [30 Jan 09] with a divisive new drive to have the popular tourist attraction banned. Hundreds of people crammed into City Hall to join a public debate on a bill seeking to outlaw the horse and buggies on…