A geriatric woman and her associates are terrorizing Lower East Side locals by dumping dozens of pounds of birdseed in a tiny ...

The New York Historical Society exhibit, remembering the owl who came to represent freedom and resilience in New York City, ...

New York is facing its rat problem head-on. New York City is known for its towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, but lurking beneath the glitz and glamour of the city that never sleeps are 3 ...

Climate change is contributing to a global rise in urban rat infestations, according to a new Science Advances study. As temperatures increase, rats are better able to thrive -- even in inclement ...

In 2023, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the city's first Rat Czar, drawing national attention. Since then, many citywide initiatives have been explored. Director of Rodent Mitigation ...

Now local officials are taking up the battle against the city's furry rodents. In 2023, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the city's first Rat Czar, drawing national attention. Since then, many ...

Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped from the Central Park Zoo in 2023, is still with us (even though he’s dead).