Like People Needed Another Reason To Avoid The Native Wildlife ....

which wander the streets .... now people have to watch out for this :

Rabid Raccoon Fears In New York City:

"The health department says people should avoid contact will any raccoons, skunks, bats, stray dogs and cats and other wild animals that can carry rabies.
Six rabid animals - all raccoons - have been identified in New York City this year. Four were found in the Bronx, one in Manhattan (near Inwood Hill Park), and one in Queens (Long Island City)."

but I think the residents might be more at risk than the tourists ... watch those puppies and explain to the kids that those aren't cute cats wearing their pjs.