I honestly feel NYC would be the worse case scenerio. I honestly cannot imagine a worse course. The only option in NYC is to run loops in Central Park which is not only boring but would actually be a pretty tough course. I really hope this is not the case.
So many better options and it would be sad if they sold out becasue NYRRC used mopney to influence the decision.
Like WEJO said I seriously douby 90% of the athletes would want NYC for the trials. I guess there is a possibility they would run the trials in NYC in the spring but that still doesn't solve the problem of Central Park being a pathetic choice.