'Little House' star Melissa Gilbert blasts NYC council member as ‘cruel' and 'corrupt' over horse carriage law

Melissa Gilbert accuses New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams of blocking Ryder's Law, which would end horse-drawn carriages in Central Park by 2026.

"The people of New York have a right to a hearing," the 61-year-old actress said in the video. "We already know that a super-majority of New Yorkers support Ryder’s Law, as does the Central Park Conservancy. Meanwhile, horses continue to collapse and drop dead. They’re even running wild and injuring people in the park." A post shared by Melissa E. Gilbert (@melissagilbertofficial)

She added, "Speaker Adams, this insanity must stop. As a resident of New York, I demand you schedule a hearing immediately so that the people can vote on Ryder’s Law."