(LOHV-NYC executive director John Phillips speaking in support of a ban on horse-drawn carriages on Saturday. Photo by the Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages.)
Breaking news: Just moments ago at City Hall, legislation - Intro 658 - was formally introduced by Council Member Tony Avella to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York City!
On Saturday, more than 100 people gathered on the steps of City Hall for a press conference organized by Avella and the Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages. LOHV-NYC executive director John Phillips spoke and his message was loud and clear: we care about animals and we vote! In 2009, when the Mayor and 39 members of the City Council are term-limited out of office, LOHV-NYC is committed to electing candidates to office who support a ban on horse-drawn carriages.
It's time to put the horse-drawn carriage industry out to pasture. Take action!
1) Call your Council Member and urge him or her to support Intro 658 to ban horse-drawn carriages from New York City. Tell your Council Member's staff that horse carriages and Manhattan traffic are a dangerous and potentially fatal mix! Want to know who your Council Member is? Call us at (212) 889-0303.
2) Call Speaker Christine Quinn's office at (212) 788-7210 to leave a message for her. Ask that she re-consider her position on horse-drawn carriages and join animal groups such as the League of Humane Voters and the ASPCA in supporting Intro 658 to ban horse-drawn carriages.