NYC area. I had a scare a few months ago when I squashed a bug and red liquid came out. Didn't turn out to be anything I think, since I haven't seen any signs of bedbugs - checked bed, sheets, all that, and none of my roommates have had any problems.
While vacuuming today I found a bug (maybe two, not sure) scurrying around on my grey carpet. It was hard to see but it looked like a whiteish, maybe striped bug. I was able to get a hold of one but not without nearly killing it, and I only have a photo of the underside (mayyyybe could get a photo of the top side but it's still kind of alive so I didn't want it to run away).
It's about apple-seed sized, compare to the piece of standard size Scotch tape it is on.
Thanks!