Denny, this is why I wanted to limit a group just to NYC (as opposed to NYC/Long Island). There are so many NYC'ers in smarts now, but many of us don't know each other.
The UN is pretty far from the UWS in terms of NYC driving -- all the way in the Far East, and a few miles downtown. It's not even 5 miles, but in New Paltz, that would translate to you living 40 miles and 2 bridges away!
I hope I see you one of these days!