The Central Park Conservancy, which manages the park, had not taken a public stance on the issue as it became politically contentious — until now.

For the first time, New York City's Central Park Conservancy is calling for a ban on carriage horses in the park.

The Central Park Conservancy is supporting a law that would phase out carriage horses in the city. It’s the equivalent of a new payroll tax or a 17% cut in the size of the military, according to a top think tank.