OK, OK, native New Yorker here. Sorry I didn't see your post or respond sooner. I don't look here for New York contacts, and only check in when I'm on the UK. I hear you. Yeah, it could be better.
There is no single board. It is a big country and there are significant difference between every state. Nevada is the only state where punting is legal. That is a whole different story from New York. After Governor Spitzer resigned for using funds to pay a call girl, things have not been the same. Several websites disappeared overnight and others were subject to FBI raids. Don't forget that New Jersey is a different state with different laws about the hobby. Not Amsterdam, but not Pyongyang either. As they say, everything in Jersey is legal as long as you don't get caught.
That said, let me help you out, my friend. Not for last time but hopefully for next time.
External Link/Members OnlyThe closest we have to a national board. A bit snobbish, not very welcoming to newcomers, a lot of stuff is made-up, but it delivers on the top-shelf if you can get 3 or more verified reviews for the same provider.
External Link/Members OnlyBefore the crackdown, the second strongest board in the New York region. Don't ask about the strongest--they were the ones raided by the FBI. The charge? Kiddie porn. ECCIE had none of that going on, but the whole deal moved south and west after Spitzer, if you know what I mean.
External Link/Members OnlyThe oldest of the boards. A pretty rough & tumble group. Lots of lies here, but lots of good tips about tricks on the cheap and traps to avoid. If you are willing to take your chances on street action and want to know the current strolls, here is the place to check. However, if you don't come back alive, don't say I didn't warn you.
Finally there's:
External Link/Members OnlyMostly Jersey girls, pretty hit or miss, but a few winners in New York on there.
Anyway, hope this helps.