NYC Takes on Trash and Rats

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 16, 2022

Last week, the mayor's office announced an increase of $14.5 million in funding for citywide cleaning operations. The 'Get Stuff Clean' initiative includes funding to clean up 'No Man's Land' areas, increase litter basket maintenance, and bolster rat mitigation. Meera Joshi, deputy mayor for operations, joins to talk about the plans for cleaning up the city.

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