My travel companions: Leesa, an old friend from the Colony days and Drew, who I met out here. They are both interning in NYC. We rented a row boat in Central Park. Crossing a street somewhere. The best bagel I've ever had. Central Station. The Met. The Met. The best burger I've ever had (it included a fried portobello mushroom stuffed with cheese).
So if you ever want to go to New York, go with people who either live there or know it well. This made it 0% stressful. Except when the crazy man on the subway next to you starts making up songs and singing them just for you, of course.