After years of debate, the City Council is expected to approve legislation this week that would phase out the horse carriage industry in the city.
The legislation has the support of Mayor Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin.
Carriage drivers and the union representing them have been speaking out against a ban, but the Central Park Conservancy says banning the horses is the right move for public safety.
David Saltonstall, vice president for government relations, policy & community affairs at the conservancy, joined Rocco Vertuccio for a conversation on the upcoming vote, as well as other recent safety issues in Central Park.
Tap the video player above to watch the interview.