Re: Need advice/help from pakis in New York/new Jersey
There is a hospital on staten island called St VIncents. I have heard good things about it but I dont know about living arrangements there.
There are some lovely neighborhoods in Queens, good hospitals too. Nice towns are Forest Hills and Kew gardens. Living in Queens is an easy commute to NYC.
There are many great hospitals in NYC but living in the city itself is wildly expensive. Better to commute from a more affordable location.
If you're looking for a desi neighborhood, there are a few in Queens, more in Brooklyn or the bronx. I'm not so familiar with these areas though.
There is a huge mosque in Upper Manhattan, around 95th street.