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Hey Thomas,
I just visited NYC for the first time this past weekend (for Sonic Youth of course!). If you like art, Strands bookstore is a must! I loved it there and got some great books on illustration. Right across from strands is a record shop that specializes in original pressings, so that might interest you if you're a collector. Also, check out Bluestockings books if you want books on social criticism, activism, animal rights, anarchy, etc. And there's a great vegan food place beside it!
Also, check out who's playing at The Stone when you go down, it's John Zorn's venue and has a lot of noise shows.
The only touristy thing I did was go to strawberry fields and smoke fags at the memorial site which was beautiful.
Good luck with the fucking subway system there ;D, I nearly tore my hair out with one of the lines closed and being used to the ever-so-efficient Montreal subways.
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