I am saddened by what has happened to NYC politically to the degree that I no longer go there without good cause. Half of my extended family are either there or in NJ. We try to have family events on the NJ side of the river. There is so much to see, do, and most importantly eat in NYC (Blues will have to tell you where to get eggplant done right). I live less than two hours from the PATH stations on the NJ side. Getting there was easy. My last visit was just before Christmas. I was just a tag along with my GF who had to attend training on the lower east side. Christmas time in Manhattan is really something to see. The lights, Rock center, Macy's etc. Every American needs to see that once. The WTC and ground zero exhibits are awesome and should be seen by all. Too many have willfully forgotten forgotten that morning. Shameful!
My carry was an old skool 36 in an OWB with a 442 in a pocket holster. Since it was transiting NJ, I only carried WC ammo. Even the most enthusiastic prosecutor would have a hard time calling them hollow points. I left the knives at home as NYC has some odd knife laws. LEOSA doesn't cover knives. Always have your creds with you and carry them separately from your wallet in case you get mugged. They will get you back into the PCT house so don't lock them up with the guns. Should you decide to go, I am willing to bet that an RFI thread titled "What should I see, visit, and eat in NYC?" would generate some epic responses.