It might be smart. Some places won't look at someone who lives far away, even if they clearly state they're moving anyway.

Do you have a friend who lives in NYC whose address you can use? That might even be better.

Well, I mean I could probably use someone's, but I guess the tricky part would be finagling travel if someone wanted an immediate interview

Well, tell you're working on a temp contract in western pa so you can't make an immediate interview. Cost & trouble of travel is def on you.

Of course. Ooh, good idea.

since it's your parents I actually think it's a brilliant idea and may definitely get you looked at quicker.