okay folks i live in NYC and a few things for those who haven't or don't visit often.  This is NOT the NYC of the 1970s; its safe to ride the subway and cheap .. you can go from the Brooklyn Marriott to Times Square in 10 mins on the subway.   My recommendation would be getting a 3-day subway/bus pass then you can ride to your heart's content and visit various other spots in the City. .

thanks for adding your 2 cents J99... 
Even though I reside in a comparatively smaller city, The idea of commuting would not necessarily intimidate me since I use public transportation every dang day...as long as I had a map and schedules, I'd be good to go...

 

Belated Happy Birthday !  

 

 

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Especially when two spouses are very close, it's not unusual for the other spouse to die soon after the first one passes away.  I did not expect it this quick but I did expect it.
My heart does go out to the family.  It's hard loosing a parent at any age under any circumstance.
As far as Dark Shadows is concerned, it will live on in us.  I am not at all fearful for the franchise.

That was almost exactly how I felt when I heard the news...

A toast to an innovative mind....my deepest condolences to his family. He will be missed, but what he helped create will live on forever...