There are so many different brands out there. any of them will work out in new york. there are also different kinds. jointed, non jointed, double or triple jointed. I make rats, another member caesar makes rats, another member here that owns traprats. The morning woods work. Moreaus work, ragos work, they are all worth the money. 22nd century makes a rat that works. It's all on how much you want to spend and if you want wood, resin or in bettencourts instance its fur and wood or fur and resin, but it's the cheapest and most life like. so it's all up to you.