[KathieI]

Blue, its been many years since I've lived in Manhattan so I can't advise on restaurants but I can give you a warning about Yankee Stadium area. Do not plan on public transportation to the stadium or even think about walking around there. My understanding is the neighborhood is very dangerous. I would definitely take a taxi there and back.

My last trip into Manhattan, I used the bus lines to get from point A to B. You can get passes also, I think for $10? not sure about that, but it allows you to transfer to other buses and is very convenient. I think there's an on line site for the bus lines routes, check it out. Definitely a bus tour through Manhattan will give you a great perspective on what is where. The Times Square area used to be very unsafe but they have cleaned up the area a lot and its very nice to see it.

My favorite restaurants are in little Italy. I have found that you can go by taxi down there and go into any restaurant and have a wonderful, authentic Italian meal.

I'd do a lot of research on the web cause NY to me is the most wonderful city in the world. I wouldn't want to live there again, but to visit, there is nothing better. You just need to be careful, always look over your shoulder.