NY galleries

I've rather neglected my new York research. It has become the plans for a trip to New York so it will actually cone to fruition after the end of term
I am collecting, gallery names and people to guide me through where to go. Currently I have my ex-girlfriend's mother Irene Reed who studied there in the 6Os and 70s (I think) and Lindsey my friend Sam's ex-girlfriend who is studying there now.

I am also going to consult the ace up my sleeve a London based artist from New York who recently featured in Art Review's 25 Artists to watch for the Future
I'm not exactly Sure he'll be able to help in a tangible way but he should be able to give me a feeling about how the Art Scene works and if I'm very lucky he'll be able to give me some contacts.
Who knows what will really happen its all just conjecture but I'm ever the optimist, as long as I put in the effort it should be a success. Now I should get back to I'm scouting the magazines for hopeful looking gallery names