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Mom Discovers Secret Behind Closet Door in Kid’s Room—Internet Horrified

Mom Discovers Secret Behind Closet Door in Kid’s Room—Internet Horrified

Summary

A woman in Brooklyn discovered that her apartment had a direct hole leading to a New York City subway station, which was the cause of her long-standing rat problem. She shared a video of the discovery online, which gained a lot of attention. New York City has a significant rat issue, and efforts are being made to control the problem.

Key Facts

  • A Brooklyn woman named Ciara found a hole in her apartment that connected to a subway station.
  • Ciara had been struggling with a rat infestation since she moved in 2018.
  • Her video about the discovery has over 1.7 million views on Instagram.
  • New York City, especially Brooklyn, has seen a big increase in rat numbers over the past decade.
  • The city has about 3 million rats, rising 42% in ten years.
  • Mayor Eric Adams appointed a "rat czar" in 2023, with a $3.5 million budget to address the rat issue.
  • Rats can carry diseases and are a major concern for residents, especially in low-income areas.
  • Ciara continues to spend extra money trying to seal her home against the rats.
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