Just wanted to post some photos I took in New York this past week. If you haven't already decided it's worth going, maybe these pictures can sway you in that direction.

Altohough my trip to New York was short I saw alot of the city, I toures round Central Park, I saw John Lennon's house, I attended a seminar at the Lincoln Centre, I visited Ground Zero, which was very emotional as you imagined the hurt all those people went through in the 9/11 tragedy, I went to the top of the Empire State Building, this is a must do activity in New York as the view is spectacular and you feel as though you are on top of the world, I took a backstage tour of Madison Square Gardens which was really cool, I travelled on the Staten Island Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty which again is a definate attraction to see in this magnificant city. On the two nights I was there I went to Times Square, this looked beautiful at night as all the lights were on and it was lively, you had all the shops open, bars and restarants all over, it was brilliant!
I went shopping in the worlds largest store Macy's, went shopping in Bloomingdales and Tiffeny's, I did almost ecerything there is to do in New York.
This holiday was an amazing experience for and I will never, ever forget it, I never thought I would be given the chance to go, but I did and I made the most of this mindblowing experience.
I would advise anybody to go because weather you love it or hate it, you will never forget it!!

Had to post to say how wonderful we found the people of New York during our recent stay. We were approached on numerous occasions by passers-by who could obviously see the bewildered looks on our faces and who offered help and advice. We were offered seats on the subway (and we are not old or pregnant)and everyone we came in contact with during our stay made us feel really welcome. Thank you.

yes stayed in long island for three days took train to ny no problems if you woulld like to see ny my advice is to take the bus tours that leave reguraly
where you can get off and on whenever you like this cost about 37 dollars each but well worth it the last one leaves time square about 6:30 going in sept was better not so hot or busy

to see the statue the best and the cheapest way is to take the downtown tour and take the free boat ride on the staten island ferry about 30 min each way