The lovely, long-eared character in my shot is an Eastern cottontail. There are only two species of rabbit in New York (my state in the USA): the New England cottontail and the Eastern cottontail. They are almost impossible to tell apart, but they are distinct species and do not interbreed. One, the New England, is listed as "a species of greatest conservation need, threatened, or endangered within every state in its current range." The other species, the Eastern is not threatened.
Dear 
Madame!
I am a foreigner, so I cannot distinguish between New York State and New York City!
I guessed you were living in the countryside of New York State, not New York City!
I have been talking to Oregon residents so far, but I am not used to talking to a woman from the American East Coast like you.
Hmm, I felt it was easier to understand because you speak British English!
I thought that the Americans I've met at Hive so far are over 60 and generally speak British English!
By the way, It was hard to understand the English of Americans in their 30s and 40s who are younger than me because it wasn't British English!
I am always amazed by the vastness of the American continent, its diverse and rich natural environment, and its various races and cultures!
The United States is a world so huge, amazing, and fun that it is hard for me to even imagine!
I guessed that you have more European tendencies than Oregonians!
I hope the rabbits don't ruin your precious garden!
When rabbits dig burrows, houses often tilt.😅
Thank you for interesting article!
RE: Not the Easter Bunny, But the Eastern Cottontail