Mayor Adams Wednesday called on the City Council to pass legislation that would wind down the carriage horse industry in New York, while instructing city agencies to prepare for a ban of the iconic symbols of Central Park.

“I’m calling on the City Council to do what they should have done long ago: end the horse carriage industry in New York City and help keep all New Yorkers — including our animals — safe ,” Adams said in a statement.

“ This is not about eliminating this tradition — it’s about honoring our traditions in a way that aligns with who we are today,” he said. “New Yorkers care deeply about animals, about fairness, and about doing what’s right.”

Specifically, Adams called on the Council to enact “Ryder’s Law,” named after a horse that collapsed on a Midtown street in 2022

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