Forget the Statue of Liberty snow globes and run-of-the-mill “I Love New York” mugs. A lifelike manhole cover floor mat is one of the hottest New York City-themed gifts this holiday season.

in the city so far this year compared to the same period in 2022, according to statistics released by the NYPD. A suspect wearing an “I Love NY” T-shirt is wanted by the police for slashing a ...