NYC Hosts First Urban Rat Summit to Tackle Growing Rodent Problem

Mayor Eric Adams declares 'War on Rats' at two-day event, emphasizing the city's ongoing struggle with rodent infestations.

Mayor Eric Adams opened the inaugural Urban Rat Summit at Pier 57 in Manhattan, emphasizing his long-standing aversion to rats.
The summit brought together experts from across the U.S. and Canada to discuss new strategies for rat mitigation and reduction.
Adams has made rat control a key focus of his administration, appointing the city's first 'rat czar' and establishing multiple Rat Mitigation Zones.
The event highlighted the public health risks associated with rats, including diseases like hantavirus and leptospirosis.
Experts at the summit suggested that while complete eradication of rats is unlikely, improved management and harm reduction strategies could significantly mitigate their impact.