We are from the south and this was our first time to visit New York. Our host was very king and welcoming and even picked up us late from the airport because she knew we had no idea how to get around. She even stopped at a local Jamaican jerk restaurant Yardies so we could get something to eat. She was out of town the majority of our trip and we were out and about in the city except for sleeping. I would suggest if you stay to take the LIRR instead of The bus and other transit. It’s a little bit of a walk to get to the LIRR,but much quicker ride in and out of Manhattan.