New York City December 1, 2022 5:28 pm New York City Looking For a ‘Bloodthirsty' Rat Czar to Tackle Rodent Problem This comes after the officials passed legislation in an attempt to mitigate a rat problem throughout the City, Andrew Siff reports. Local 2:55 Students at an NYC high school are adjusting to new ban on cellphones in classrooms 2:11 Newark animal shelter seeking help as space runs out 3:48 Dozens left homeless after fire damages multiple NJ homes 2:38 1 killed, 3 hurt in Brooklyn apartment building fire sparked by lithium ion battery 2:27 Thousands of affordable housing units coming to NYC thanks to controversial tax break