New York Mayor Eric Adams said that the large number of rats in the city is one of the reasons for the massive outflow of population. According to the US Census Bureau, about 102 thousand people left the city over the past year, writes gazeta.ru with reference to The New York Post.
Adams noted that the high cost of living and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic are also negatively affecting the attractiveness of New York for residents. However, according to the mayor, rats are one of the main factors that scare people away from the city.
“Some people who have children and families decide they want to move to a place where their children can play outdoors, where there are large green spaces, where they can see animals. In New York you won’t see any animals except rats”, - the mayor said.
He added that city authorities are taking measures to combat rodents.
