The Hudson is the only tidal river north of Long Island in NY.

What part of NY do you live in?

If you haven't read Ed Mitchell's book "Fly Rodding the Estuaries" You need to get it. Ed covers coastal rivers, salt ponds, tidal creeks and backwaters better than anyone I know.

You can order it on Amazon. I'd give the Used book section a look. That's were I get most of my fishing material and the books are in excellent shape for less than half the cost.

If you live near the City - Jamaica Bay has tidal creeks galore.

Good luck and welcome aboard.