Horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park could end by June 1, 2028. The Council passed Romanch's Law on Thursday, and Mayor Mamdani's office says he will sign it. The bill calls for a worker transition plan by April 2027 and rules for placing the horses. Supporters cite animal welfare and public safety, while carriage owners say the plan does not do enough to protect their livelihoods; the Transport Workers Union says it is prepared to challenge the ban in court.

More senior and disabled tenants could qualify for a rent freeze under a bill the Council passed Thursday. It would raise the household income limit for SCRIE and DRIE from $50,000 to $75,000, retroactive to July 1. The programs cover qualifying tenants in rent-regulated apartments who spend at least a third of their income on rent, with additional age or disability requirements. The Council vote is the latest step; tenants should check the program's current application rules before relying on the higher limit.

Early voting is open through Sunday, November 1, ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, November 3. More than 165,000 New Yorkers voted over the first weekend, according to Board of Elections figures reported Monday. Polls are open 10am-8pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, 8am-4pm Thursday, and 9am-5pm on the other remaining early voting days. Check your assigned early voting location rather than assuming it is the same as your Election Day site.

AMC Kips Bay 15 now has a closing date: January 3. AMC says its landlord has terminated the lease as NYU Langone pursues an expansion, and that proposals to keep a smaller theater in the building have not moved forward. The 15-screen multiplex at 570 Second Avenue opened in 1999. AMC's chief executive says the company wants to stay, but no agreement has been announced.

Mon, Oct 26, 7pm: The Story Collider at Caveat - Five storytellers share true stories about how science changed their lives, hosted by Diana Li and Paula Croxson. Doors at 6:30pm; ages 21+. Lower East Side. $24.41 standard admission, including fees.

Wed, Oct 28, 7-10pm: Philosophy Club x Sugar Mouse - Three half-hour conversations put you with a new group each round, with time to stay and keep talking afterward. No philosophy background needed. At 47 Third Avenue, lower level. East Village. Ticket details on the event page; arrive before 7:30pm.

Thu, Oct 29, 4-5pm: Fall Bruschetta at Eataly - Watch the chef make pumpkin, ricotta and black truffle honey bruschetta, plus an artichoke version. Includes a welcome Prosecco, tastings and recipes to take home. Demonstration class at 101 Liberty Street. Financial District. Ticketed.

Thu, Oct 29, 6:30pm: Alex Da Corte at the Whitney - The artist and co-curator of Roy Lichtenstein: Like New gives the Walter Annenberg Lecture on his engagement with Lichtenstein. 99 Gansevoort Street. Meatpacking. $20.

Fri-Sat, Oct 30-31, 8pm-2am: Halloween at Faena - The Living Room turns into a costume party with theatrical performances, live music and a premium open bar. At 500 West 18th Street. Chelsea. Ticketed, price at the hotel.

Fri-Sun, Oct 30-Nov 1: Circoloco Halloween - Teksupport brings Circoloco to Brooklyn Storehouse for three days with &ME, Rampa and Carlita on Friday; ANOTR, Dixon and Jimi Jules on Saturday; and Bedouin, Chloe Caillet and Prospa on Sunday. Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Sat, Oct 31, from 9pm: Le Bal Noir at Maison Madison - A Parisian-style masquerade in a French restaurant and cocktail lounge filled with candlelight, velvet and polished brass. Masks, elegant black outfits and costumes encouraged. At 301 South End Avenue. Battery Park City.

Sun, Nov 1: TCS New York City Marathon - The race marks 50 years since the first five-borough course. Pick a spot along the route to cheer, from Brooklyn to First Avenue and the Bronx, and check the course before crossing town. Citywide. Free to watch along public stretches of the course.

Tue-Fri, Oct 27-30: 50 Years Through the Five Boroughs at Grand Central - Walk through the marathon's history with interactive displays, music, giveaways and a projected name wall in Vanderbilt Hall. Tuesday 10am-7pm; Wednesday-Friday 8am-7pm. Midtown. Free.

From Wed, Oct 28, noon: Winter Village at Bryant Park - The Holiday Shops, rink and Lodge return for the season. Browse the market or book a skate; rink admission is free if you bring your own skates, but rentals and some storage cost extra. Midtown. Free to browse.

Thu, Oct 29, 9:30am: Community HIIT Pilates at Yoga Space - A 50-minute class led by a recent teacher-training graduate mixes Pilates-inspired movement, cardio and recovery intervals. Mats and props are included. TERRA, 99 University Place, seventh floor. Greenwich Village. Free; book ahead.

Thu-Sat, Oct 29-31, 11am-6:30pm: Race Shirt Customization at Paragon Sports - Bring your race-day shirt and have your name pressed onto it while you wait. ASICS sponsors the service. Union Square.

Fri, Oct 30, noon-6pm: Alpyn at Sephora SoHo - Stop by for a free cafe drink, skincare samples and a photo booth at 557 Broadway. RSVP and show the code in your confirmation email; free swag is limited to the first 200 RSVPs. SoHo.

Fri, Oct 30, 10am-5pm: The Maze Anniversary - Free coffee at The Maze on West 24th Street, with donuts from 10am-2pm and sliders from 3-5pm. Flatiron.

Fri-Sat, Oct 30-31: HOKA Fly Station - Nick + Sons bites, OM Juices drinks and tote customization with LQQK Studios at HOKA's marathon-weekend space, 96 N 5th Street. Friday 1-8pm. Williamsburg.

Through Fri, Nov 6: Madewell Reading Room Outposts - Bring a book and pick up your next read at Madewell's take-a-book, leave-a-book stations. Find them at 565 Broadway, 156 Fifth Avenue, 1165 Third Avenue and 211-217 Columbus Avenue. SoHo, Flatiron, Upper East Side and Upper West Side. Free book swap.

Fri-Sat, Oct 30-31, 10am-6pm: SPEEDEASY by Saucony - A Ludlow Street storefront becomes a running hub with shoe trials, performance drinks and marathon-weekend programming. Saturday brings a 9am shakeout and a 1pm conversation on race-day photography; individual events have registration links. At 48 Ludlow Street. Lower East Side. Free pop-up.m his original 1974 store. Open daily 10am-6pm. Upper East Side. Free.

Fri, Oct 30, 4-6pm: Tricks and Treats at Bryant Park - Magic, a science show, pumpkin decorating, face painting and trick-or-treating at the Holiday Shops. Midtown. Free activities; carousel rides are $5.

Sat, Oct 31, noon-5pm: Halloween Harvest Festival at Socrates Sculpture Park - Make a costume from reused materials, decorate a pumpkin, browse a vegan food market and watch the dog costume contest from 3-5pm. Pumpkin decorating runs noon-3pm, while supplies last. Astoria. Free entry; food sold separately.

Sat, Oct 31, 11am-9pm: Halloween at Chelsea Market - Trick-or-treat through the market, then stop downstairs for complimentary face painting from 2-8pm. At 75 Ninth Avenue. Chelsea. Free.

Sat-Sun, Oct 31-Nov 1: Boo at the Zoo - The final weekend of the Bronx Zoo's daytime Halloween celebration brings a candy trail, costume parades, pumpkin carving and family activities alongside the animals. The Bronx. Included with zoo admission.

Cocktail Test Kitchen - Major Food Group veterans open a 22-seat bar with a cocktail development lab in the back. Expect frozen martinis, drinks being tested for future menus and snacks like pizza bagels. Hell's Kitchen.

Delphine Brasserie - A new French brasserie at the Ace Hotel, with oysters, steak au poivre and a Bresse chicken for two. Breakfast is served daily, with dinner Wednesday-Saturday. NoMad.

Bazza - A Dominican-rooted Caribbean lounge with cocktails, fried snapper, chuleta and pollo a la brasa. At 251 West 30th Street. Midtown West.

Chong - Thai tea comes in coconut and lychee versions at this new cafe, alongside thick toast, bingsu and steamed bread with custard. East Village.

Bun Mee - The San Francisco sandwich shop makes its New York debut with banh mi, rice and noodle bowls, and Vietnamese coffee. At 115 East 23rd Street. Flatiron.

TEO Nomad - A Korean tea, dining and bar space serving malcha by day, then seasonal vegetables, seafood, makgeolli and tea highballs in the evening. NoMad.

Boogie Bakery & Bistro - Sourdough is the starting point for the pastries, sandwiches, focaccia and dinner at this new bakery and bistro from Delmonico's Hospitality Group. Washington Heights.

Heytea Gelato Lab+ - Tea becomes gelato and sorbet at the brand's first U.S. Gelato Lab+, with eight flavors including mango-coconut sticky rice and jasmine-yuzu. At 863 Broadway. Union Square.

On October 27, 1904, New York's first subway opened, connecting City Hall to Harlem for a nickel. By midnight, an estimated 150,000 people had taken a ride.