I hear from so many people who don't ever come here freaked out about NYC and the potential for this and that and the other thing.
i used to be in that crowd until we spent 4 days in the city. had a great time, no problems. lots of law enforcement, but made me feel safe.
can't wait to go back.
amazing how close we live to a major tear in the fabric of our society.
good luck to new york.