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Marte recounts decades of inaction and death of Romash Mahajan

New York City Council · Oct 22, 2026 · starts 0:05:19 · 48 sec

Marte says the issue is not new and that decades of accidents, dead horses, and injured people produced only promises. He says inaction led to Romash Mahajan's death and calls the bill an opportunity to ensure Mahajan did not die in vain.

Christopher Marte

As we all know, this is not a new issue.

Christopher Marte

Decade after decade, as the list of carriage accidents, dead horses, and injured people piled up, elected officials made big promises.

Christopher Marte

Elections have been decided because of this.

Christopher Marte

But it's all been talk.

Christopher Marte

Despite the promises made, nothing changed.

Christopher Marte

As more horses and people were harmed,

Christopher Marte

We are guilty of this as well.

Christopher Marte

Because of our inaction, Romash Mahajan was killed.

Christopher Marte

It is unacceptable that it took this tragedy for us to finally pass this bill.

Christopher Marte

But this is our opportunity to make sure that Romash did not die in vain.

Christopher Marte

We can honor his sacrifice by ensuring no more lives are lost to a tourist attraction.