Just a quick follow-up on Ramsey’s note he sent you the other day. Your support fuels our ability to uncover stories that matter, like the everyday rat-related issues affecting New Yorkers. This work is possible because of generous readers like you.
Could you help us continue making a difference? As a token of appreciation, we’re offering a limited-edition rat-themed glass, symbolizing resilience and our gratitude.
We’re close to our goal, and every contribution counts! Donate now and choose your favorite borough for your custom glass.
Let’s ensure vital reporting doesn’t just survive but thrives. Thank you for keeping local journalism alive.
Warmly, -Team Gothamist
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From: Ramsey Khalifeh - Gothamist To: coolblog07.travel@blogger.com Subject: Chew on this: Your support helps New Yorkers combat the rats
I’m Ramsey Khalifeh, a reporter on Gothamist’s NYC Accountability desk. I cover a wide variety of issues in the city, focusing on what’s working (and not working) for everyday New Yorkers. Most recently, I noticed an unfortunate trend of rats getting into people’s cars, biting their engine wires and causing hundreds of dollars in damage for drivers.
I first thought car shops saw this issue happen once a month with their customers, but I quickly learned from the handful of mechanics I spoke to that they’re seeing three to four cars a week with this damage! The rats appeared to be winning the war. In the story I published on the issue, I traveled to three boroughs to speak with car shops and find practical ways people can mitigate the problem.
Here’s the truth: I can continue reporting on issues that matter to you, the everyday New Yorker, because of the unwavering support from readers like you. Your financial contributions enable the WNYC/Gothamist Newsroom to provide you with practical news and information, like my ‘rats in cars’ story.
Can you chip in?
We’ve created a limited edition glass featuring (you guessed it!) a rat. But not just any rat—a rat dressed up like the Statue of Liberty.
