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"New York City's Rat Czar Takes Charge to Tackle Rodent Problem"

New York City's new rat czar, Kathleen Corradi, faces a daunting task as the city experiences record numbers of rat sightings. New Yorkers share their horrifying rat tales, including encounters with rats in toilets, subway cars, and even in their beds. Despite efforts to control the rat population, humans continue to create perfect conditions for rats to thrive. Some New Yorkers wonder if rats, like cockroaches, will outlast us all.

2 years ago•Source: The New York Times

Upper East Side plagued by dog poop problem.

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3.29 min•2 years ago

Upper East Side plagued by dog poop problem.

Upper East Side residents in New York City are frustrated with the amount of dog poop left behind by inconsiderate dog owners. The maximum penalty for not cleaning up a dog's droppings is a $250 fine, but enforcement is left to the city Sanitation Department, which only employs about 270 "civilian or uniformed enforcement staff" to conduct inspections. During a City Council hearing earlier this month, Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch acknowledged that they don't have an effective strategy to tackle the issue. Councilwoman Julie Menin has announced a "Curb Your Dog" contest for a poster that will be displayed around her district.

via New York Post

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