Runaway Horse in Central Park Sparks Debate Over Carriage Safety

A runaway horse created quite a stir in Central Park yesterday, May 18th, 2025. The incident, captured on video by Miranda Mooney (@mirandamooney), shows a horse pulling a carriage speeding down a park road, narrowly missing pedestrians. "It was terrifying," said one eyewitness, who wishes to remain anonymous. The incident has reignited the debate about the safety of horse-drawn carriages in NYC. Council member [Name] is pushing for Intro 967, a bill to ban the carriages, citing safety concerns. The video has gone viral, prompting many to contact their council members to support the bill. While no one was seriously injured, the event serves as a stark reminder of the potential risks.

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