Since I am staying here for 2 weeks, I am thinking of venturing into the City on the weekend and Monday 1/19, since I get that day off as a holiday!! (scared and yet totally curious!) - Susan Beebe

Welcome to NY. New Yorkers only act like assholes, but trust me they really are not, and they don't bite. - Mike Fruchter

You've never been to NYC but live in Rochester?!? I'm blown away! I absolutely love NYC. - Moushumi Kabir

Head to the Times Square area and enjoy the scenery. Goto china town for some delicious Chinese food. Head over to little Italy for dinner. Make sure you catch you a Broadway play as well. - Mike Fruchter

And to Harlem and the village for jazz, assuming you enjoy jazz. Broadway is the theater district. - Moushumi Kabir

Little Italy and China Town are next to each other...another place to check out. - Moushumi Kabir

Subway remains a nightmare, so, I'd stick to yellow cab...they are decent regardless of their rep. - Moushumi Kabir

I was tempted to take a long layover in Newark just to go see NYC. Been to Tokyo and Singapore and really enjoyed wandering a bit in those cities. Detroit's close, but just doesn't have that appeal (maybe because it's one of the most dangerous cities in the nation - right up there with the city I live in). - Kevin L

Kevin, did you like Singapore? I lived in the Midwest, Madison, and like you was not motivated to visit though I'd like to now. My dream is to go on a road trip. I've never been to one and I think it will be a lot of fun.....And, that's why I like FF...edit! - Moushumi Kabir

We should meet! - Steve Rubel

Glen, a year in one month? :-) - Moushumi Kabir

Awww, Susan. You sound like me the first time I saw NYC (flew into LaGuardia). Have fun sightseeing. I still have never been there. - Anika

What? You live upstate but never been to Manhattan? How far away is this... upstate place? - Mona Nomura

I miss NYC! - Jeff (Team マクダジ )

I do too, Jeff. If not for the cold, I'd be so living there. - Moushumi Kabir

I can taste Papaya King right now - Jeff (Team マクダジ )

I've never been to NY. You forgot to pick me up on your way there! - imabonehead

NYC is like it's own country. So different - Jeff (Team マクダジ )

Welcome to NYC Susan! Mm, I think the Statue's pretty green these days no matter which way you look at her from. =) - ronin

it is beautiful, yes. - edythe

Mona, it's about a 5 hour drive from Syracuse, so a little longer from Rochester I'd say - Deepak Singh

Moushumi, yes, Singapore is a *fine* city (a little Singaporean humor there). I've been a few times, and it's a fascinating place. In Tokyo I only went to Akihabara (electronics district) during a 10-hour layover at Narita. So worth it for a geek like me. I was drooling over the assortment of gadgetry and components available. - Kevin L

I lived in the city for a few years and in the NYC metro area for another 13 years so it's meh to me. - Morton Fox

Syracuse... Syracuse... OH! They have the orange and green uniforms! Is that anywhwere near the buffalo wing city? (totally kidding - just in case) Susan - Manhattan is awesome. And please don't eat any dirty water dogs... Shake Shack or Crif Dog ftw! - Mona Nomura

It's 1.5-2 hrs flight, Rochester - NYC. - Moushumi Kabir

I'm getting the hang of it. Next time I'm at some place I should twitter/FF. :-) - Moushumi Kabir

Mona - Crif Dog? Papaya King FTW!! - Jeff (Team マクダジ )

Papaya King? Gross! - Mona Nomura

Kevin, glad you liked it. It's my country/city. Yes, Akihabara is the place to visit in Tokyo for a geek. :-) - Moushumi Kabir

@Mona - haaha! it's total touristy, but i love that place - Jeff (Team マクダジ )

One of the truly magical places in the world - Duncan Riley

personally would skip chinatown and little italy. i'd get pizza. either that or a reservation at Per Se. but you don't have to kill anybody to get pizza. - Karim

I got hungry and stepped out for dinner and this thread is AWESOME! Remember, I just moved to NY in 2000. I grew up in Huntington Beach, graduated from UCLA law school (also took C programming at CalPoly SLO), Cuesta, Alan Hancock and GoldenWest college...most of my life has been in CA. But I am super intrigued by NYC today... just wow! And Steve Rubel - yes, I'd love to meet you! you too Mona!!!!!! wooo hooo! You guys have Monday holiday off?? - Susan Beebe

lol, Karim. You wouldn't get shot in Little Italy, only a myth. China Town has best dim sum. But, I agree with pizza...by the slice. - Moushumi Kabir

lol no i wasn't implying that Little Italy was dangerous -- rather that a reservation at Per Se was impossible to get, i.e. you have to kill someone who already has a reservation and take their place -- though, if I remember correctly, Mona has eaten there :-) there are great chinese places and great italian places everywhere... but you can only get real pizza in NY :-D - Karim

ahhh. Best pizza is in Brooklyn side though. But, you are right gotta have pizza if you're in NYC for only a day. And a little jazz. :-) - Moushumi Kabir

lol - Cee Bee

If you want to visit Fast Company's offices on 29th floor of the new World Trade Center building email me at scobleizer@gmail.com -- stunning views of NYC and ground zero. - Robert Scoble

There is simply nothing like NYC. Glad you finally got there Susan - Charlie Anzman

I'm going to NYC for the 1st time this month. Besides taking Scoble up on his offer is there anything else that's a "must see"? - Tac Anderson

Wow, Susan, glad you finally made it to the Big Apple! Don't forget Central Park or the Staten Island ferry (free) for the experience. I'm half a mile away from WTC so if you want to meet up, let me know. - Sally Church

There is a breakfast meeting this Thursday in Midtown if anyone is interested: Social Media Breakfast NYC - Jan 15, 2009 8:30am -10:30am - http://bit.ly/38JarF - Sally Church

My recommendation for pizza is Totonno's in Coney Island. "Only God makes better pizza" according to their web site, and that's not far off. - Tom Harrison

It really is a completely different animal as far as cities go. Hope you enjoy your time! - Martha

New York is such an amazing place. So happy that you are there experiencing it right now Susan. Someday I want to live there. It may be my favorite city in the world. Truly spectacular and larger than life. Here's my photoset "Reflections on Manhattan," lots of ideas for things to see: http://www.flickr.com/photos... - Thomas Hawk

Welcome! - bcultral

Thomas, reminds me of "Manhattan Reflections" by Ahmad Jamal :) - directeur

I love New York. - Meryn Stol

Here is a little Frank Sinatra, New York New York - http://www.last.fm/music... - Moushumi Kabir

Robert - Hell ya! THANK YOU! I am touched by your generosity! thanks! I'd like to visit. This week is nutty, so next week, probably Wed afternoon or Thursday. I'll email you. I may drive over there on the weekend and 1/19 - holiday. Is FastCompay.TV open on 1/19? that would be perfect!~ - Susan Beebe

Sally -- Hell ya! I'd love to meet up with you in NYC! Anyone else wanna meetup?! - Susan Beebe

There's nothing like NYC. Have a blast! - Jeremy Brooks

Anyone know of a good Helicopter service? I want a tour of NYC by air. - Susan Beebe

http://www.google.com/search... - bcultral

Welcome to NYC, Susan! Best city in the states. :) I think I went on this helicopter tour 4 or 5 years ago and it was pretty great (although, if you can swing it - make sure you're in the front passenger seat - that's got the best views. :) http://is.gd/fMpu - felix

cool! I am excited about that too :) - Susan Beebe