New York hires former educator to slaughter rats, four months after the US city posted a tongue-in-cheek advert seeking 'somewhat bloodthirsty' candidates for the role
New York Mayor Eric Adams [L] introduces Kathleen Corradi [centre] as the city's first-ever citywide director of rodent mitigation, also known as the"rat czar."
Corradi is tasked with battling the potentially millions of rats lurking in myriad urban nooks and crannies, subway tunnels and empty lots. "Rats have proven to be one of the most formidable opponents that humans have faced. Here in New York City, we're locked in a constant battle," said Council member Erik Bottcher, whose district includes Times Square.New York City's approach is in contrast to some efforts by animal-rights advocates in Paris, where there could be more rats than its 2.2 million people, perhaps twice as many, according to some estimates.
Corradi's first task will be to launch a "rat mitigation zone" in Harlem, where the city will invest $3.5 million to roll out "an accelerated rat reduction plan" deploying 19 full-time and 14 seasonal employees to combat rats.
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