As the council voted to banish the carriages, views in Central Park were divided over the 160-year-old tradition.
    • OwOarchist@pawb.socialEnglish
      142·
      2 days ago

      Mamdani getting things done yet again.

      NYC mayors and city councils have been ‘trying’ to do this for decades. Mamdani steps in and actually fucking gets it done.

  • TheTechnician27@lemmy.worldEnglish
    19·
    2 days ago

    She has driven a carriage in Manhattan’s most famous park, pulled by her horses, for six years. But since Lawson heard about the city’s vote this week to outlaw the carriages over animal and public-safety concerns, she has been worried.

    “What am I supposed to do with my horse?” asked the 28-year-old about her current horse, Starlight. “You’re going to tell me I can’t work with her anymore? How am I supposed to ensure her health my bank account balance?”

    FTFY

    • saltesc@lemmy.world
      15·
      2 days ago

      Yeah, right? Unless she’s commuting several hours a day with a horse trailer, that thing permanently lives in gutted out apartment or small warehouse. It hasn’t had grass under its hoofs ever and it barely gets to see it because of the blinders. So healthy. Probably can’t run well or for far because it just doesn’t know open space and roam.

      • nightofmichelinstars@sopuli.xyz
        17·
        2 days ago

        I hope they send them all to a farm where they’ll run around all day and be happy. But actually. A real farm. It could happen that way.

        The union also raised concerns about a lack of funding for individuals and organisations who eventually take in the horses. It argued that thousands end up at slaughter auctions each year.

        The bill forbids selling horses for slaughter or for similar work. Carriage owners would be allowed to keep their horses if they choose, said Menin.

        I hope they all have healthy happy golden years.

        • dusk@piefed.socialEnglish
          5·
          2 days ago

          Thousands of horses would not end up at slaughter every year if they were not bred to be exploited.

      • Malica@lemmy.zip
        21·
        2 days ago

        I understand the reasoning but using blinders seems too cruel to me

      • TheTechnician27@lemmy.worldEnglish
        5·
        2 days ago

        You know what they say about dating a horse girl?

        In my experience:

        • “She’s not real.”
        • “My Little Pony isn’t for people your age.”
        • “You need to start looking for a job.”
        • “Applejack and Princess Luna aren’t your waifus.”
        • “Listen, we know about the jar.”
  • Illegalmexicant@lemmy.world
    61·
    2 days ago

    I remember going to NYC and thinking “where do the horses go when not working?”. I could Google it. I’m sure it’s close to the 1900s