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New York City appears to be making strides in its ongoing war against rats, with reported sightings dropping to a record low in 2026. This decline is attributed to former mayor Eric Adams' "war on rats" campaign, which included a bin program and the installation of specialized container bins throughout the five boroughs. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has continued this initiative, expanding containerization to six districts and installing oversized bins in 25,000 new residences.
However, the effectiveness of these measures varies across the city's neighborhoods. While West Harlem reported a 34% decrease in rat sightings, parts of Brooklyn, the East Village, Lower East Side, and Chinatown have seen an increase in rodent reports. Despite the overall drop in rat sightings, experts warn that the city's rat population remains resilient and adaptable.
Factors such as lingering trash, litter, and food sources still contribute to the rodents' survival, and rats continue to burrow and hide, making their presence challenging to fully eradicate.
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