To get you started… The below list is by no means comprehensive, but…that's why this is on a wiki! ; ) Please add your favorites as well, as you investigate and unearth new NYC treasures.

Transportation sites: NYC subway system:

http://www.mta.info/nyct/maps/submap.htm

From point A to point B by train or taxi: www.hopstop.com

Take a boat around to see lower Manhattan and the Eliasson waterfalls ($20)

http://www.nywatertaxi.com/hop/

Car service number:

In Manhattan: 212.666.6666

Lunch spots in Chelsea: We also have TONS of menus to call for delivery at the front desk…Just ask!

Bottino: Italian deli (not that cheap, but pretty nice sandwiches, salads, soups): 10th Ave., between 24th and 25th

From Earth to You: deli with afordable and fresh lunch options: two doors down from Bottino The diner: 10th Ave., between 18th and 19th St.

Don Giovanni's: Respectable Italian/really good pizza: 10th Ave., between 22nd and 23rd St.

Chelsea Market: SO many options–from Thai to Italian to NYC deli to a green grocery to some of the best bakeries! 10th Ave., between 15th and 16th Streets

Burritoville: 23rd St., between 7th and 8th Ave.

10th Avenue Pizza & Deli Inc: 256 10th Ave

Coffee:

Bergamote-Excellent: 9th ave., between 19 and 20th st.

Billy's Bakery-better baked goods than coffee: 9th Ave., between 21st and 22nd St.

Fun Bars/Restaurants:

Tip of the iceberg hotspots (really just Liz's favorites) in NYC Mexican–I started here because I have a thing for it

El Rey Del Sol-14th St., between 7th and 8th Ave. (cool outdoor spots with gardens)–room for many people

Barrio Chino-Lower East Side (awesome mexican fusion food, best margaritas around!)-for very small groups or gatherings 253 Broome St New York, NY 10002 (212) 228-6710

Brooklyn:

Williamsburg

spoik and duyvil-one of my favorite garden spots…with a TON of beer and wine selections!)

Metropolitan at Havemeyer

Diner–not your ordinary diner…more fine/refined

85 Broadway Brooklyn, NY 11211 (718) 486-3077

Marlow and Sons: Oyster! sweet atmosphere. Broadway, between Bedford and Beer Hall: A little cheesy but super fun and good beer and fits many! on N. 3rd and Berry St.

Queens: Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden-SO worth the trip!! www.bohemianhall.com 2919 24th Ave Astoria, NY 11102 (718) 274-4925

Places to hit: Coney Island P.S. 1 MOMA Postmasters Gallery-19th St., between 9th and 10th Aves. Bitforms-20th, between 10th and 11th Aves.