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New York This article is more than 1 year oldDo you have what it takes to be New York’s new rat czar?This article is more than 1 year oldThe city is looking for ‘somewhat bloodthirsty’ applicants to a new role designed to tackle its very old rodent problem
Hate rats? Are you a “somewhat bloodthirsty” New Yorker with excellent communication skills and “a general aura of badassery”? Then you might have what it takes to be the city’s new rat czar. Read More...