Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. CN-Animal Welfare at Issue in Fight Over Horse-Drawn Carriage Horse-drawn carriages have operated in New York City for more than 150 years, taking tourists and locals on picturesque rides through Central Park. But with the election of Mayor Bill De Blasio, a controversy over the business -- opposed by animal-rights activists -- has flared up. VOA's Carolyn Weaver reports __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/1925701.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/1925701.html