A. Wright wrote:
For NYC hotels, we are thinking outside of Manhattan and take the subway
to downtown for our day trips. For example, in NJ or Queens or Brooklyn?
Any suggestions?

I don't think that you'll save much money by doing that. You can get a
good double room in Manhattan for $100-150 these days. Once you factor
in the transportation costs and time, you won't be saving much.
Remember, every time the two of you make a r/t on the subway it'll be
$10 (fares are going up to $2.50).

Look at
"http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/forums/68/t/New-York-State-New-York-City.html"