According to the Department of Corrections web site: the New York City Department of Corrections will accept the following forms of cash bail:

United States cash for the full amount Cashier’s/Tellers’ checks, in any amount not greater than the bail amount Bank money order, up to $1000 Federal Express money order, up to $1000 U.S. Postal money order, up to $1000 Travelers Express Company money order, up to $1000 Western Union money order, up to $1000 Check issued by the city Finance Administrator for a bail refund. (There is no $1000 maximum but the check must not exceed the amount of the new bail.) Veterans Administration Check up to $1000 U.S. Government checks, up to $1,000 Cash in combination with any of the above for the total amount of the bail

NOTE: The $1000 limits noted above apply to an individual instrument only. They are not meant to prohibit multiple instruments. For example, the City will accept FIVE bank money orders for $1000 each in payment for a $5000 bail. The total of the checks, however, must not exceed the amount of the bail.

Mr. Petrus has experience in obtaining low bail costs for his clients, and Mr. Petrus makes the record. Do not leave the cost of your loved one’s freedom to chance – It could cost you a lot. Literally.

Resource links:
http://www.new-york-arraignments.com/bail.htm#cashbail