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https://www.newyorkpersonalinjuryattorneysblog.com/files/2025/11/Zohran_Mamdani_05.25.25_b_cropped-scaled.jpgNew York’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is promising a new vision for how the city approaches safety, transportation, and justice. For those who’ve been injured on New York City streets — pedestrians struck by vehicles, cyclists hit by turning cars, or bystanders hurt in high-speed police chases — the change in leadership raises an important question: will New York’s streets finally become safer?

As New York Car Accident Lawyers, we have seen firsthand how decisions made at City Hall shape the risks ordinary New Yorkers face every day. From how fast cars travel on city avenues to how aggressively police pursue fleeing drivers, the policies of each administration directly affect who lives and who dies on our streets.

A Shift from “Law and Order” to “Community Safety”

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Horse and carriage in Central Park New YorkA recent incident in Central Park once again highlighted the dangers of horse-drawn carriages in crowded public spaces. On Labor Day, a horse pulling a carriage bolted from its handler near the Central Park Dairy building, close to the 65th Street Transverse Road. Video footage below shows the animal running uncontrolled, knocking over a traffic sign, and forcing terrified passengers to jump from the moving carriage to avoid serious harm.

Thankfully, reports indicate that the horse was eventually contained and no major injuries were reported. However, the situation raises an important legal question: if someone had been injured, who could be held responsible?

Potential Defendants in a Horse Carriage Accident Case

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legionaire-diseaseThe tragic Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem has now claimed six lives and sickened more than one hundred residents. According to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the outbreak was traced to contaminated cooling towers at ten different locations, including several city-owned properties such as Harlem Hospital.

For those who have been hospitalized, lost wages, or lost loved ones because of this outbreak, the question is clear: What are your legal rights?

The Duty of Property Owners and Building Operators

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