Edita Birnkrant testifies at a public hearing at New York City Hall in support of a ban on horse-drawn carriages. Council Member Tony Avella, the bill's sponsor, invoked the little-known "Sponsor's Privilege" request to force this important hearing, which addressed his legislation as well as an industry bill that would further decrease oversight of this politically entrenched industry.
Importantly, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn has blocked every piece of animal-friendly legislation that has been introduced--including this one.
VIDEO CREDIT: ANTHONY SPEZIALE
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