City Dweller wrote:

We have a VFR corridor over Hudson, so you don't need to talk to NY ATC.

This is true. But if you do talk, you'll get RADAR coverage. With all
those helicopters in the area, that's not a bad idea.

But perhaps more significant: You get more options. For example, when I did
this I requested overflight of central park, down the east river, and then
back up the Hudson.

*That* was a nice trip. I've yet to forgive my passenger for his lack of
knowledge of his camera. He took pictures, but few came out well. You can
see these at:

http://gideon.org/andrew/PhotoAlbum/Flying/Hudson/3/

- Andrew