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Oh rats! Four City Council members seek action plan to stop citywide rodent infestation

By Robert Pozarycki Posted on July 14, 2022

They’re here, they’re there, they’re every bleepin’ where in New York City — and the recent surge in rats New York City is driving residents and elected officials alike mad.

With the Five Boroughs seeing decade-high levels of rat infestation, four City Council members put forth a five-point action plan Thursday to finally do something about it. 

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Oh rats! Four City Council members seek action plan to stop citywide rodent infestation

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