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Rats, Rats, and the City That Forgot
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- Jun 13, 2026
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- 96
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Summary
A gritty, eye-opening walking tour dives into NYC’s urban decay—sewage, corruption, rat explosions, and the policies behind them—all led by Suzanne Reisman, author of a book on NYC’s odd attractions. She connects the tour to Mayor Adams’s rat-fighting efforts, stops at a troll museum, and defends rats as smart, tenacious, and surprisingly cute—while stressing the real threat is their numbers and the disease they carry. It’s a raw, unexpected lens on city infrastructure, revealing how the unseen shapes our daily lives. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4d2c569e33c054ec