your going to pay tribute to 9/11 by doing a badass tattoo on some firefighters...just a guess.
you need to hit up a bar called Snitch...its a rock n roll bar...awesome atmosphere and great people...it definatley caters to the tattoo'd rock crowd. Live bands and bottle service. I've been there a few times with some chicks that knew a promoter so i was drinkn for free...good times had by all!! its on 59 W and 21st Street.
http://www.snitchbar.com/press.php
Have a great trip!!