NYC Appoints First-Ever Rat Czar to Combat Ballooning Rodent Population

New York City appointed Kathleen Corradi as its first rat czar to oversee efforts against the growing rat population.
Record numbers of rat sightings are being reported in New York City with no sign of the trend slowing down.
New Yorkers report encountering rats in unexpected and frightening places like toilets, trains, and beds.
Despite constant extermination efforts, the rat population continues to thrive in New York City.
The new czar faces an enormous challenge as some experts suggest current strategies should focus more on non-lethal control by understanding rat biology and how they interact with city infrastructure.