I am relocating from Chicago where I had rs2k verification. It seemed very big over there.  I am not seeing many providers that mention it here in NY. Should I bother sending it to providers? Or will they think wth is that?

Haven't heard of it here, but would never say it doesn't exist.  I've never been asked to verify through it.  I wouldn't bother, either.

Doesn't hurt to mention it and let the lady decide if she wants to pay to screen you. I accept RS2K but I'm a provider from Chicago that travels to NYC.

If she doesn't have a verification package for rs-avs already then there's a screening fee for individual verification requests.