Mr. Adams, a noted rat antagonist who once endorsed a special rat-drowning device, on Tuesday contested a summons and fine over an infestation at a rental property he owns. Source: New York Times
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NYC Is Hiring a Rat Overlord. Must Possess ‘Killer Instinct’
By Gotham Rex on December 2, 2022
The city is seeking a new director of rodent mitigation to tackle a task that many mayoral administrations have futilely taken on before. Source: New York Times
In Battle Against Trash and Rats, N.Y.C. Officials Try a Schedule Shift
By Gotham Rex on October 17, 2022
New Yorkers will be asked to place trash on the curb later to reduce the amount of time that mountains of trash fester on the streets. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Rats: They’re in the Park, on Your Block and Even at Your Table
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2021
Reported rat sightings, health inspections finding evidence of rat activity and cases of a disease spread via rat urine are all up amid the pandemic. Source: New York Times
'Aggressive' Rats May Increase During Pandemic, C.D.C. Says
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2020
“They’re simply turning on each other” after being deprived of food and waste generated by restaurants that have closed during the pandemic, an expert said. Source: New York Times