Overview

• Mayor Eric Adams confirmed Kathleen Corradi’s departure and said she will serve the city in a different role, without specifying details.
• City Hall reports rat sightings have fallen for eight straight months and are down more than 15% year-to-date based on complaint and inspection trends.
• Sanitation officials credit expanded trash containerization and stricter setout rules with driving recent reductions, with efforts continuing across the city.
• During her tenure, Corradi coordinated agencies and launched public initiatives including the Rat Pack, rat walks, targeted inspections, and pilot contraceptive baiting.
• Her exit was low-profile, with one outlet reporting an October 10 effective date, and the future of the dedicated rat-czar position remains undecided.