Rodger- NYC was a great visit for me and Dawn, recently. I recommend seeing it. You can grab an AmTrak from Toledo which will zip you right into Penn Station, and Grand Central is not too far a walk from there... hotels can be had for around $200 a night. The food is a little expensive but quality makes up for it. Subways are confusing but get you where you want to go...cheep. There's SO much to see and do.
I think you would LOVE it.