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The Mayor’s Horse Plan Bolts, and Drivers Are Cheering

By Samantha McDonald on February 5, 2016 animal rights, Central Park, horse carriages, Mayor Bill de Blasio, NYCLASS, pedicabs Animals of New York, News, Politics & Policy

The Mayor’s Horse Plan Bolts, and Drivers Are Cheering

A union backs away from a proposed compromise, and the drivers will keep their jobs

Pedicab Drivers Fear de Blasio’s Plan Will Leave Them Jobless

By Samantha McDonald on January 30, 2016 animal rights, carlos menchaca, Central Park, City Council, horse carriages, Mayor Bill de Blasio, pedicabs, Teamsters Manhattan, Politics & Policy

Pedicab Drivers Fear de Blasio’s Plan Will Leave Them Jobless

The mayor’s plan will limit the number of horses in the park and keep pedicab drivers out of its popular southern edge