Horse carriage ban introduced in City Council, sparks dueling rallies

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Horse carriage ban introduced in City Council, sparks dueling rallies

Posted on December 09, 2014

NY Daily News

December 09, 2014

Supporters and opponents of banning the city’s horse drawn carriages battled at dueling rallies Monday as the bill was finally introduced in the City Council - and more Council members came out against the controversial ban.

A dozen unions joined horse carriage drivers on the City Hall steps to blast the proposal they say will kill the livelihoods of 300 drivers.

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