NYC Mayor Launches Volunteer Rat Pack Initiative

Mayor Eric Adams has launched a new volunteer initiative called the 'NYC Rat Pack' aimed at combatting the city's rat population. Participants will undergo training at the Department of Health's 'Rat Academy,' take part in a 'rat walk,' and engage in community service events to become official members, earning branded merchandise as recognition. The program particularly targets building superintendents, property managers, and community gardeners to empower them in rat mitigation efforts. Adams emphasized the importance of community involvement in reducing rat populations, stating that the initiative represents a new generation of leadership in the fight against rodents. The city has reported a decline in rat sightings over the past year, attributed to various sanitation initiatives. Interested New Yorkers can join the program by signing up and fulfilling the required activities.