Fines begin for New York City businesses violating new trash rules

NEW YORK -- Some restaurants across New York City are now getting fines for not putting trash in bins.

The new rule went into effect a month ago, but the city began handing out summonses Friday.

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Department of Sanitation officials say at least 44 food-related businesses received fines for not using bins with secure lids for their trash.

A first offense will cost $50.

This is in an effort to reduce the city's rat population.

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