What does the cryptic crossword clue "Appear caught in New York crisis (9)" mean?

The definition is "Appear". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EMERGE (synonym of "Appear") + N (synonym of "New") + C (synonym of "caught") + Y (abbreviation of "York"); definition: "crisis" The answer is EMERGENCY.

Appear caught in New York crisis (9)

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