Avenue Q is excellent - we laughed through the whole evening. October is a great time to visit - generally still warm and the leaves starting to turn.

New York magazine (www.newyorkmetro.com) is a weekly and has quite a bit of information as to what's on in the NY, current information on the restaurant front, and a section on sample sales for the period of your visit. Century 21 is fun for discount clothes. I like to visit Chelsea Market (9th avenue between 15th & 16th). If you decide to go, be sure to see what new designs are available in Eleni's cookies. They are expensive but I don't think I've seen anything like them elsewhere.

Sarabeth's is a breakfast favorite. The Little Italy section on Mulberry Street is always memorable for dinner one evening.

Hope that helps. Enjoy your visit! Cheers, Anne