Residents of the American city of New York are moving en masse to other areas due to the large number of rats. This was stated by the city’s mayor, Eric Adams, as quoted by the local newspaper. New York Post.
Nearly 102,000 people left New York last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Commenting on these statistics, the regional president listed several factors related to what is happening.
He particularly drew attention to the cost of living and the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. Adams also emphasized that many rats appeared in the city.
“Some people with kids and families decide to go somewhere where their kids can play outside, where there’s big green space, where you want to see animals; in New York you won’t see any animals other than mice.” – added the mayor.
He also emphasized that local authorities are taking the necessary precautions to prevent further population outflow from New York. The neighborhood headman said that efforts are continuing to get rid of rodents.
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