Remarks
Chair Schulman opens hearing on Intro 943 to ban horse-drawn carriages
New York City Council · Jul 15, 2026 · starts 0:00:33 · 28 sec
Chair Lynn Schulman opens the hearing on Intro 943, sponsored by Councilmember Marte, to prohibit horse-drawn cabs. She recognizes Speaker Menin and multiple council members in attendance.
Lynn C. Schulman
Good morning.
Lynn C. Schulman
I am Councilmember Lynn Schulman, Chair of the New York City Council's Committee on Health.
Lynn C. Schulman
Today, the Committee on Health will hear Introduction 943, sponsored by Councilmember Marte, in relation to prohibiting the operation of horse-drawn cabs.
Lynn C. Schulman
I would like to recognize that we have been joined by Speaker Menon and by Councilmembers
Lynn C. Schulman
Marte, Gennaro, Wong, Epstein, De La Rosa, Wilson, and Areola.