"Horses in the City: The Long-Running Debate Over NYC's Horse-Drawn Carriages For decades, the streets of New York City have been a battleground for a contentious issue: the presence of horse-drawn carriages. The iconic sight of horses and carriages navigating through Manhattan's crowded streets has been a staple of the city's tourism industry, but it's also a source of controversy. Animal welfare advocates have long argued that the horses are subjected to harsh conditions, including long hours and grueling workloads, while carriage drivers claim that the industry provides a vital source of income and employment. As the debate rages on, city officials are once again weighing in on the issue, with some calling for a total ban on horse-drawn carriages. Will the city's horse-drawn carriage industry be able to survive, or will the tide of public opinion eventually lead to its demise?"
Debate over horse-drawn carriages in NYC goes back decades Spectrum News NY1
