This was a terrific report of your trip to New York. I am a New York native, but have lived in California for 30 years. My son is going to NY for the first time the week between Christmas and New Year's (he's 20 yrs old and crazy!)and I have been trying to put together a list of things for him to do...your report really helped. Funny- I told him not to bother looking at the traffic lights- just walk when everyone else walks across the street...and try not to be on the outside, closest to the cars! Thanks again!