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Mayor’s office seeking 'rat czar' to combat city’s rodent problem

Mayor Eric Adams has been outspoken about combatting the ongoing rodent issue in New York City and is now looking for a new director to help lead the cause.

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Mayor’s office seeking 'rat czar' to combat city’s rodent problem

Mayor Eric Adams has been outspoken about combatting the ongoing rodent issue in New York City and is now looking for a new director to help lead the cause.

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