1925 was a whole different New York City. And 1925 had a whole different New York City police force. Here's an old-timey officer stopping traffic so a cat can pass while carrying its kitten.

During this era in New York City history, immigrant families started moving into specific neighborhoods in and around Manhattan. Thus why we have Little Italy and Hell's Kitchen. Though, the Immigration Act of 1924 severely limited the number of immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe. Also, the 1920 census showed Brooklyn was the most populous borough over Manhattan.

Still, it was a carefree time; especially for kittens crossing busy city streets.