"New York City's Rat Czar Takes on the Rodent Infestation"

New York City has appointed its first rat czar, Kathleen Corradi, to tackle the city's rat population. However, experts say that an effective plan will require thinking outside of the usual pesticide box and investing in new research. Current rat eradication strategies focus on killing rats, but researchers suggest officials consider a more holistic approach, tackling how "rats intersect with other aspects of urban planning in the city — waste management, green spaces, transit, housing."