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NYC deal would limit number of horse-drawn carriages
Source: Newsday
NYC deal would limit number of horse-drawn carriages
Updated January 17, 2016 11:20 PM
By Matthew Chayes and Laura Figueroa
New York City officials announced late Sunday night an agreement that would reduce the number of horse-drawn carriages operating in the city, and limit their use primarily to inside Central Park.
A joint statement issued by Mayor Bill de Blasio, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and three Teamsters leaders representing the carriage drivers gave few details of the agreement.
“We are pleased to have reached an agreement in concept on the future of New York’s horse carriage industry,” the statement reads. “We look forward to working together on the final details of this legislation and getting this passed.”
The statement was cosigned by George Miranda, president of the Teamsters Joint Council 16; Demos Demopoulos, secretary-treasurer of Teamsters Local 533; and Teamster carriage driver Stephen Malone.
A City Council source Sunday night said the agreement would limit the operation of the carriages, with the exception of travel to and from their existing stables, to Central Park starting June 1.
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Updated January 17, 2016 11:20 PM
By Matthew Chayes and Laura Figueroa
New York City officials announced late Sunday night an agreement that would reduce the number of horse-drawn carriages operating in the city, and limit their use primarily to inside Central Park.
A joint statement issued by Mayor Bill de Blasio, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and three Teamsters leaders representing the carriage drivers gave few details of the agreement.
“We are pleased to have reached an agreement in concept on the future of New York’s horse carriage industry,” the statement reads. “We look forward to working together on the final details of this legislation and getting this passed.”
The statement was cosigned by George Miranda, president of the Teamsters Joint Council 16; Demos Demopoulos, secretary-treasurer of Teamsters Local 533; and Teamster carriage driver Stephen Malone.
A City Council source Sunday night said the agreement would limit the operation of the carriages, with the exception of travel to and from their existing stables, to Central Park starting June 1.
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Read more: http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nyc-deal-would-limit-number-of-horse-drawn-carriages-1.11336118
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