Major Rodent Extermination Project To Begin In Tramway Plaza By East Midtown Partnership, NYC Parks Dep't and Roosevelt Island Operating Corp - Do Not Remove Dead Rats
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Received a report last June that:
Coming home from Manhattan this evening, my daughter & I spotted this large collection of rats feeding, openly in the park near the tram station (manhattan side). It was still quite bright out & many people walking by but that did not stop them.Here's the latest on Tramway Plaza Rat invasion. According to the East Midtown Partnership:
I spoke to the tram attendant and he told me that one lady comes every day to leave bread for the pigeons. I have seen her myself. It's obvious the pigeons are staying far away!!
Beginning in the next few days, the East Midtown Partnership - in cooperation with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation and the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp - will be undertaking a major rodent extermination project in the Tramway Park. This effort will continue until the infestation is substantially under control.and a flyer I received yesterday at the Tram Plaza from the East Midtown Partnership:
- To ensure the safety of you and your pets, please use caution in the park area when signs are posted.
- Make sure all your trash is secured in a receptacle before you leave the park.
- Do NOT feed the pigeons. It is both illegal and provides food for the rodents.
- Do NOT attempt to remove dead rodents. We will make several sweeps through the park each day to keep it clean. However, if you see a dead or dying rodent immediately call:
East Midtown Partnership: 212-813-0030Over the past few weeks, we have also been increasing Tramway Park sanitation, security, and homeless outreach efforts. Working together with the NYC Parks Department and the RIOC, we look forward to great improvements in the very near future.
or call 311
More on the Tramway Plaza Rat invasion from previous post including this video from My FoxNY.
Remember, don't pick up any dead or dying rats.
