X-Files star Gillian Anderson took action this week to help horses abused in New York City’s horse-drawn-carriage industry. The actress wrote to members of the New York City Council, urging them to vote for a new bill that will see horses restricted to Central Park. “I love New York, but I’m astonished that the city still allows shackled horses to dodge taxis, buses, and police cars every day,” wrote Gillian. "That’s why I’m urging council members to vote yes on Intro 573B, the bill that would limit the operation of horse-drawn carriages to Central Park. Last year’s police report on the dozens of awful accidents involving horse-drawn carriages was no surprise.

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