AdvertisementNew York City appointed a rat czar. Her job will be a tall askApril 14, 2023Anil OzaRebecca RamirezLiz MetzgerRegina G. BarberfacebookEmailThis week, New York City appointed the first rat czar, Kathleen Corradi, in the latest step in a years long battle against the city's rat population. Rodentologists say that an effective plan will take thinking outside of the usual pesticide box. (Lindsay Elliott)