I'm a firm believer in messages from the universe, so I support your decision to stay in NYC and wish you all the best!
And finding a Grayson connection is icing on the cake!
I've spent much of this summer preparing for the GMAT, which I take in early August. Not long ago, I went to a Chinese restaurant for dinner. After the meal, the waiter brought over the fortune cookies, and my fortune read, "You will pass a difficult test that will make you very happy." How could I possibly disregard that? <lol>
Regards,
John