A rally outside City Hall gathered animal-rights activists, local politicians, and advocates demanding the City Council holds a hearing to pass Ryder's Law. This legislation aims to eliminate the horse-drawn carriage industry in New York City, which has been in operation since the late 1800s. The rally followed the recent death of a carriage horse named Lady, highlighting concerns for animal welfare. City Council Member Robert Holden, alongside his colleagues and NYCLASS activists, called for an immediate end to the outdated industry, emphasizing that animals are suffering in current conditions.
Queens NYC Council Member Robert Holden emphasized the need for a hearing on Ryder's Law, stating 'We have animals that are suffering.' He insisted the council must act now.
Activists rallied for Ryder's Law, with City Council Members advocating for a ban on the carriage horse industry, stating, 'The streets are no place for horses.'
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