When I read the title I almost choked, I was afraid the martians had landed.:lmao:
Ten days is not enough time to see 1/100000 of the attractions you can set your eyes on.
Figure what you may want to photograph - such as buildings, bridges, people, arts, parks, people, people, and people's pets, famous stores, the list goes on and on...
You could stand in Times Square for ten days and just shoot. Be prepared for all kinds of good stuff, 24/7.
Google different items:
buildings in NYC
People places in NYC
Parks in NYC
What to photograph in NYC.
Oh yeah, NYC is pretty safe these days, the body guards you will hire are well trained and not too expensive.
If you get confused contact me, I live 20 miles from the city. Maybe we will meet for lunch and shots one day.
Pierre