Seaford, Long Island residents coping with invasion of large rats
The big rats can be seen scurrying across backyards day and night in Seaford, and their numbers are exploding.
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The big rats can be seen scurrying across backyards day and night in Seaford, and their numbers are exploding.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Rats are apparently overwhelming two locations in particular on the Upper West Side. Residents are calling it an end-of-summer invasion.
Trash bins meant to hold dozens of large trash bags are part of New York City's latest defense against rats.
New York City is preparing to roll out an unconventional strategy for tackling its rodent problem: rat birth control.
Large rat populations can have a damaging effect on cities. Researchers found that living with rats " impacts people and their psyche."
Rat complaint calls to New York City's 311 were down by more than 25% in 2024 compared to the year before, officials say.
Rodent complaints in New York City remain stubbornly high, despite several mitigation initiatives.
New York City on Sunday announced its latest rat-mitigation program, which needs the help of the public.
New York City will host a national Urban Rat Summit on Sept. 18 and 19, Mayor Eric Adams says.
New York City health officials are warning of a worrisome increase in the number of leptospirosis cases from contact with rat urine.
The mayor said the goal is to get all black bags off the streets and into containers near large residential buildings.
Department of Sanitation says rat sightings are down 68% in Hamilton Heights since the use of shared bins started.
It's the latest initiative by New York City in its ongoing war against rats.
The mayor's office says its rat strategies are working as sightings were down 20% this summer, compared to 2022.
Picking up food now comes with a new responsibility for the customer, as does establishments discarding refuse.
But there's just one problem: the Big Apple would potentially lose 150,000 parking spaces.
New York City's new "rat czar" will oversee the distribution of $3.5 million to combat rats in Harlem.
"There's a new sheriff in town, and with your help, we will send those rats packing," Corradi said.
Hizzoner said Wednesday he has spent nearly $7,000 to try to fix the problem.
The job posting seeks someone with a "virulent vehemence for vermin" to be the director of rodent mitigation.
