Rat Infestation and Leftward Leadership Drive Mass Exodus from New York

NYC Mayor Eric Adams attributes the population decline in New York to rats, along with the high cost of living and the impact of COVID-19. He believes that families are leaving the city in search of larger green spaces and a better quality of life. Adams, who has expressed his disdain for rats and established a "rat czar" to combat the issue, acknowledged that rising living costs and the option of remote work also contribute to the exodus. He hopes that the influx of migrants into the city can help reverse the declining population trend. However, critics blame crime and the high cost of living for driving people away from the Empire State.