[Arkan]

Zone, where on Long Island will you be?

As for what to do in NYC....

To do alot in a single day, get a one day metro card and ride the subway. Divide the city in 3 parts (upper, midtown, lower) Do some research now on sights you want to visit (Empire State building, Central park, Rockerfella plaza, Times square, South Street Seaport.....blah blah) and travel accordingly. I recommend visiting "Little Italy" and "China town". If you go to Little Italy, try Cafe' Napoli (on the corner of Mulberry St. and Hester St), get some Italian pastries at "La Bella Ferrara" and a cigar from one of the street vendors.

If you find yourself near Times Square and are in the mood for BBQ, stop at "Virgil's BBQ" (152 West 44th street) for some great food and beer.

Tips on traveling in NYC:
Don't buy from sidewalk vendors (except that cigar dude in little Italy) Hot dog vendors are fine....just stay away from the flea market corner vendor.

If someone tries to stop you to ask for something, just hold your hand up and keep walking (no need for verbal gestures)

It's ok to take pictures....everyone else does

Good luck on your trip...wish i knew sooner, i would've joined you for the day.

.....don't forget to tell me where on Long Island you'll be.