EricBrian,
I also live in Queens, so maybe these store suggestions will help.
(1) The nearest store to me with any geek goods is the Wiz, which is two blocks away. Not necessarily the best prices, but they do sell a few Macs and the service has been friendly every time I've needed to talk to someone. I had been searching for a particular Compact Flash reader for ages before discovering they had it. And they have no restocking fee. I returned a cordless phone and they refunded my money cheerfully. Actually I need a printer right now (just a regular one), so I might see what they have at the Wiz just because it's convenient.
(2) It's an easy subway ride to the CompUSA at 57th St. and 8th Ave. I prefer not to shop at CompUSA, though. My experience has been that they treat the Mac market pretty shoddily. Plus it bugs me that they require a bag check and they have a restocking fee for returned goods. Overall, I find the place a turnoff but sometimes a necessary evil.
(3) I agree with those who endorsed J&R Computer World. They just remodeled and their Mac section is quite large and nicely done. The salesmen are accessible and they will approach you, but they aren't pushy in my experience. If you don't feel like taking the subway that far downtown, you can order online from
www.jandr.com.
(4) One little place I've discovered but haven't checked out yet is called Digital Society. I walked by their storefront last night and their sign says they are Apple specialists. They are at 60 East 10th St. (just west of Broadway), 212-777-3093. I just found their Web site after a bit of tricky Googling:
www.digsoc.com. I may go there today. I am hoping they turn out to be cool.
--Andy