Here are a few links to recommended places for your visit

THE GERSHWIN HOTEL
7 East 27th Street
A trendy, fashionable and artistic hotel offering affordable rates for the budgetminded traveller. Includes full hotel services, cafe, bar, entertainment.They encourage artists , writers and designers alike to create And show their work here http://www.gershwinhotel.com/

THE CHELSEA STAR HOTEL
300 West 30th Street at 8th Avenue New York, NY 10001
What can I say. Stayed here on my first trip to NYC Graet Budget hotel with themed rooms. Savvy, budget-minded travelers consider Chelsea Star a first-rate find . Guests enjoy the decidedly arty flavor of New York's most exciting theme boutique hotel. http://starhotelny.com/

Jacks B anb B
130 West 81st Street ,New York, NY 10024
If you want to do the apartment thing then this is the place. Jack really looks after you and the place has a more homely feel. There are restaurants akimbo around the corner so you wont go hungry. Great for couples or if your sharing http://jacksbandb.com/

RADIO CITY APARTMENTS
Value for money and really nice digs.
Comfortable and affordable hotel hidden in the heart of Mid-Town Manhattan just steps from Rockefeller Center and Times Square. http://www.radiocityapts.com/

MIDTOWN COMICS
COMICS and Movie related Items
Best comic stores in the city
200 West 40th Street, Corner 7th Avenue (Times Square)
459 Lexington Ave, Corner 45th Street (Grand Central) http://www.midtowncomics.com/

NEW YORK 911
New Yorks Finest COP SHOP
263 Lafayette St. Between Prince & Spring street.
Get all your NYPD souvenirs to take home to your friends.
T shirts, Caps, badges and everything from Police officer to Hostage Negotiator on them http://www.ny911.com/

The Overlook Lounge
aka Bar 44 225 E. 44th St.
Bet. 2nd & 3rd Aves
NY, NY 10017
212.682.7266
One of the most unique features of this place is the Cartoon Room. They have a 30-foot long mural on our east wall that features artwork by some of the most famous newspaper and comic book artists. Make sure you say hello to the barman Mark if your a girl. Chaundra if your a guy. They are cool as hell and will look after you. http://overlooklounge.com/

The World Famous Carnegie Deli
854 Seventhe Ave (on 7th between 54thand 55th) Best cheesecake in the world. A ritual for me so you have to Get there. Have fun trying to finish the Woody Allen sandwich.
It's enormous http://www.carnegiedeli.com/

THE VILLAGE UNDERGROUND
(Formerly Rumor) The Village Underground 130 W 3rd St New York, NY 10012 Join the Village Underground, where people can escape the traditional club, but still be able to dance and party in a high-energy environment. Designed by O&D (Pangaea etc.) you'll feel welcome as you enter with the vibe that you have just stepped into a private social club. The Underground is a sexy, sophisticated spot, we offer a place to dance, mingle, and lounge.
http://www.thefatblackpussycat.com/

Time Out Bar
Time Out, 349 Amsterdam (between 76th and 77th), 212-362-5400 Great American Sports bar. Great for the Lads. Worth it just to see Bartenders Timmy and Carmit http://www.cafepress.com/nycbp For more crazy bars like this including the famous COYOTE UGLY BAR Check out this site. It's inspirational http://www.nycbp.com/camera/index.html

Premier League abroad
If you wanna see the football, Guys
http://www.grahamecurtis.com/nevadasmiths/index.html

Doroth Parker Walking Tour
The tour is open to the public; it begins and ends at the landmark Algonquin Hotel, 59 West 44th Street. The tour encompasses the Theatre District, Rockefeller Center, Times Square and Hell's Kitchen. There are more than 40 destinations on the tour; among them are the former speakeasies, theaters, offices, homes and hangouts of the Vicious Circle. Immediately following the walking tour guests have the option of having lunch at the Round Table (cost of lunch separate).

The walks are led by Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, author of A Journey into Dorothy Parker's New York (Roaring Forties Press). All walking tours are approximately two hours in length; the tour begins at Noon in the lobby of the Algonquin and ends in the Round Table room. It is recommended walkers wear comfortable shoes as the walk encompasses approximately 30 blocks.
http://www.dorothyparkernyc.com/
http://www.dorothyparkernyc.com/book/index.html

Sex and the city tour
A girly must. If you are a group of girls planning a trip then you would be insane not to do this. Even the fellas get a kick out of it... I think!
There are a few companies that specialise in this tour. One is based in England and you can purchase tickets in the Uk. Check out these links.

http://www.sceneontv.com/tour.php/satc/
http://www.attraction-tickets-direct.co.uk/attraction-ticket-prices/sex-and-
the-city.htm?source=adwords&adgrp=andcity

http://www.nytours.us/tours/tourDetail.cfm/tid/2656

Great New York Photographs
http://www.urban75.org/photos/newyork/ny417.html