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NYC: Where Did All the Rats Go?

NYC: Where Did All the Rats Go?

Pizza Rat is out of work—Here’s why you’re seeing fewer rodents in NYC

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Jun 03, 2025
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NYC: Where Did All the Rats Go?
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You don’t need a MetroCard to know New York’s had a rat problem. It's the city’s unofficial mascot—furry, fearless, flipping you the middle finger while dragging a slice of pizza down a subway stairwell. They were always there, part of the backdrop. A little bit gross, a little bit punk rock, completely New York.

But lately? It’s quiet out there. Too qui…

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