# Rats, Rats, and the City That Forgot

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Podcast: [New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038)
Published: 2026-06-13T13:45:46+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4d2c569e33c054ec

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