June 22, 2017 10:06 am These 5 Pets Are Banned in NYC Think twice before taking that adorable animal home from the pet shop – or the park. It may well be illegal to own as a pet in New York City. Local 3:53 Produce Pete: Vine tomatoes 2:45 Fourth day of wooded searches linked to Gilgo Beach murders 2:52 Columbia students continue protest after deadline passes 3:34 Breakthrough in ‘midtown Jane Doe' cold case 2:06 Police investigate two violent robberies in Central Park