General
Yahoo Maps
Yahoo’s location finder and point-to-point directions resource.
MapQuest
Another resource for directions, sometimes a little different than Yahoo. Sometimes it pays to try a few and see whose directions are most efficient.
maps.com
One more, plus retail sales of maps, atlases, topographic maps, etc.
UIowa Maps
A little different from the above, this is the University of Iowa’s listing of map and other geographic images available on the web. Large, but the links are not checked that often, so you get some duds.
On-line Booking Services
Expedia
On-line booking of hotels, airlines, auto rentals, etc. Also directions under the “Maps” tab.
The Trip.com
On-line booking. Want to know if that flight is on time? Go to their FlightTracker.
Travelocity
Another, highlighting deals.
Bestfares.com
My favorite for vacation travel, they seek out or arranges special offers, but you have to be a member to book them.
New York Area Traffic and Mass Transit
FHWA: New York Traffic Information
New York area traffic—current problems, advisories, scheduled construction, and many more reasons to check out the mass transit web sites.
New York’s MTA Online
NYC Buses
NYC Subways
Schedules, maps, stops, etc., surface and underground.
Metro North Railroad
The local communter rail lines coming in from New York State and Connecticut.
Long Island Railroad
Long Island Buses
The world-famous Long Island Railroad—bus service, too.
New Jersey Transit
Last but not least, commuter bus and rail information from the Garden State.
Entertainment
Zagat Guides
The on-line version of these excellent guides to dining out. Basic information for free, and detailed information if you register, which is also free.
citysearch
Lots of information on what’s happening in many, many different U.S. (and some international) cities.
New York citysearch
The above, direct to the New York page.