For centuries, government leaders and public health experts have been trying to get a handle on New York City's rat community, which continues to grow in size. But a new group is curious to explore ...

This neighborhood is totally rat-tled. Rat sightings are trending down citywide but some neighborhoods are seeing massive spikes — with one area in Queens hit with a 119% increase in 311 complaints ...

You could call it rata-tour-y. New York City has always been at war with rats, from when they jumped from ship to shore in the 18th century to the city’s anti-rat campaign today. Over many decades, ...