Central Park horse carriage rides halted, NYC mayor and leaders push ban after teen's death

Central Park horse carriage rides are temporarily suspended after a teen tourist died. The union representing the drivers confirmed this pause in service. Following the incident, the NYC mayor and other leaders are pushing for a complete ban on these rides. Calls to permanently prohibit horse carriages in Central Park have increased significantly as a result of the tragedy, leading to current efforts to eliminate the practice within the city's famous park.