I see that you're from Connecticut; if you work in NYC and can get to some of our social gatherings, you are more than welcome to join. If interested, FReepmail me your e-mail address.
We have 15 members so far, and about 8 or 10 more who have been sent invitations and we're just waiting for them to complete the registration process. We're going to stick together through this horrific time, and come out stronger because of it.
Feel free to bump anyone from Connecticut who commutes to NYC. Any FReeper is welcome.