The Trip New York Forgot

While cleaning up a closet two weekends ago, I came across a CD labelled "NYC Trip Pix". I don't remember ever making this CD and, apparently, I don't remember the majority of the actual trip I took back in July of 2002.
I do remember going and it being something I couldn't really afford at the time; I had to take a loan from my roommate Chad (featured in the photos). I also clearly recall taking the Staten Island Ferry just to view the Statue of Liberty "up close" for free. Apart from that, there are scattered thoughts of a bar that Lincoln visited, Central Park, walking a few streets in Upper Manhattan, a super small apartment I slept in, 4th of July fireworks and black market street deals in China Town.
It may come back to me one day... but for now, all I've got is pictures. Man, was I skinny.