Any native of NYC would probably be insulted to hear their city called just a tourist attraction. It is so much more than that. What I was trying to say was that you may not have a realistic vision of NYC, and you need to go and spend time there. Assuming you have a life goal to be a police officer in a place you know nothing about, and a job that you have no clue what it entails…that is not a legitimate dream.
I would equate it to a preteen girl becoming infatuated with one of the Jonas Brothers. She spends all her time collecting posters and magazine articles and memorizing all their songs, but she has never actually met any of the Jonas Brothers. She really has no clue whether or not she would like the real people behind the musical act.
So, do some research, find a way to travel to NYC, and explore all this great city has to offer.