By Selwyn Duke

No one really knows the exact number of rats living in New York City (unless one means Gotham politicians). In fact, estimates range anywhere from two million to 72 million — which breaks down to roughly four people for every one rat to eight rats for every one person — proving that the rodents aren’t big on answering the census. But one thing may be certain, say many Big Apple residents:

The rat population has been exploding in recent times.

And while some may claim this is another gift from outgoing mayor Bill de Blasio (and he is complicit), the direct blame, say many, lies with the COVID-19-inspired al fresco dining that has become a fixture of city life.

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