Sooner, I have some insight on NYC if you want it...(take trains, but pay attention to express and local trains)
Take the number 6 train to Little Italy. Lombardi's is on Spring Street. You will recognize it from the Mona Lisa portrait painted outside. The pizza is OUTSTANDING! It might seem expensive for pizza, but it is well worth it. If you are going by yourself, get a smaller pizza. The large is huge. They do not take reservations on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Don't be surprised if you have to wait around 45 minutes. They only take cash, but have an ATM on site if needed.
Other places of interest:
-Canal Street: knockoffs of anything you want... It will appear straight HOOD for someone from the midwest, but is well worth the visit. Haggle to get the best deals. I got a Louis Vuitton wallet for $15 and it has held up very, very well.
-Manhattan Cruises: located at Chelsea Pier... Two hour sunset cruise around lower Manhattan, to Statue of Liberty, under Brooklyn Bridge, etc. It is around $50 a ticket, but it is worth it if you have money to spend. You also get a free alcholic drink with your ticket and finger foods.
-Ginza's: Japanese food on Upper East Side on Lexington Avenue... GREAT food. Open for dinner until atleast 1 AM.
-WTC: Very depressing... The 'feeling' on the PATH train actually changes when you arrive at WTC. It is worth going there because the site means soo much to Americans now.
-I have other suggestions if you or anyone else wants to hear them...