New York City has seized a large number of vehicles, with reports indicating over 38,000 "ghost cars" have been taken in less than 4 years. The city's efforts to remove illegal vehicles from streets appear to be part of a broader crackdown, with the mayor's administration claiming over 100,000 vehicles have been removed. However, the total number of seized vehicles and the scope of the crackdown are unclear, with some reports focusing on specific incidents, such as the seizure of 170 cars on the Thruway for toll violations.