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It isn't known exactly how many rats are in NYC, but a 2014 study suggested there were around two million, and a pest control firm in 2023 estimated there were close to three million rats in NYC.
Adams said the program was part of his administration's "Trash Revolution," which aims to clean up the city's streets.
A Sanitation Department official told New York Streetsblog at the time that the project was worth around $4 million.
The Office of the New York State Comptroller shows that McKinsey has worked on at least 10 other projects with the state.
Persons:
—, Eric Adams, Jessica Tisch, Gracie, Adams, Alicia Keys
Organizations:
Service, McKinsey, NYC Department of Sanitation, Business, McKinsey & Company, Sanitation Department, New York, New York Times, New York State Comptroller
Locations:
Manhattan, Barcelona, New York