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The lead-up is meant to help the approximately 150 active carriage drives find new employment, city council speaker Julie Menin told journalists ahead of the vote. Read more (https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260909-key-post-9-11-air-toxicity-information-was-kept-secret-for-25-years) New York City releases post-9/11 air toxicity information kept secret for 25 years  The Transport Workers Union representing those labourers have vowed court action. Legislative battles over the fate of the cultural tradition that's nearly as old as Central Park itself have been ongoing for nearly two decades. Critics say the animals suffer, pointing to deadly collapses and dangerous escapes, while advocates point to the jobs they create and the heritage they uphold. The bill includes a provision for exploring potential compensation for license holders, Menin said. 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