I have been to NYC about 8 times in 6 years. All for various trips. Every time I go, I always have fun! and there is always plenty of things to do... theatre, museums, clubs, bars shopping, sightseeing!
Favourite spots:
Broadway shows, Times Square, Central Park, China Town
What's really great:
I love going to china town to eat and shop. Great food and bargins gallore! Also standing in the 1/2 price ticket line to get a see a good cheap show is always fun too!
Sights:
Times Square, Central Park, Battery Park, Statue of Liberty, Broadway, Shopping on 5th Ave, Empire State Bldg, NBC Studios, Rockefellar Center, China Town, Little Italy
Accommodations:
Millenium hotel was a 4-5 star place. this place was provided by my school for a conference, but mostly i stay with friends or make a day trip.
Nightlife:
CGBG great punk shows-
Caroline's to see a great stand up comic
Hangouts:
Mustang Sally, The playwright, Times Square Brewery
Restaurants:
Wo Hop on 17 Mott Street in China Town is the BEST chinese (do not be fooled by the basement restuarant it is the BEST!) also like texas texas
Other recommendations:
Happy hour at the sky lounge at the Millenium Hotel