Salam.
If you can cross a street in NYC, you will survive any where else. I can't even tell you how many times I have encountered a greyhound bus or taxi cab slam its breaks two inches before my knees.
Despite the constant city-style cussing, aggressive driving, and threats shouted at you from countless street vendors, NYC is the place to be. It was my first time in the city alone without family, and the independence was overwhelming (in a good way).
As I promised last night, I would post pictures up from my experience as seen below: [Sightseeing below]