Downed Chief: Abolishing NYC’s Horse Carriages with Edita Birnkrant

Content Note: This episode contains brief mentions of animal cruelty and bodily injuries. “It’s really a recipe for disaster.” This episode features Edita Birnkrant, the driven leader of NYCLASS, a New York-based animal advocacy group working to enact animal rights legislation into law. Edita returns to the podcast to discuss the New York City carriage horse industry. She and Kathy talk about:The lives of New York City carriage horsesTwo recent horse carriage accidents that went viral, prompting immense public outcryEdie Falco’s PSA against the carriage horse industrySpecific ways listeners can help end this archaic industryTo call your City Council member, find their information here.Call Speaker Corey Johnson at 212-788-7210 to make your voice heard.To follow and support NYCLASS, find them on Instagram and Facebook.Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: Kathy Stevens, Catskill Animal SanctuaryTwitter: @CASanctuaryBooks: Where the Blind Horse SingsWebsite: CASanctuary.orgInstagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuaryYouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary