TwoBear, I am so glad you are coming to our city. You are picking a good time, too. It is too crowded now and during the tennis matches, and will be too crowded during the convention this summer as well.
Let me know your interests and price ranges if you want to, by freepmail if you like, and I will give you some suggestions.
One thing you should NOT do, for sure, is stay outside the city. Stay as close to the center of things as you can afford, because that's what it's all about (New York): being in the middle of everything.