New York City’s mayor has thrown his support behind a proposal to end the horse-drawn carriages that have been fixtures in Central Park for more than 150 years, citing safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams also issued an executive order on Wednesday ordering police to “prioritize enforcement” against horse-drawn carriages operating outside their legally designated areas in order to illegally solicit fares or impede traffic or bike lanes. The Democrat’s comments come after the storied park’s overseers, the Central Park Conservancy, announced in August they were also backing a ban over safety concerts. Animal rights groups have long called for ending the industry.
