Thanks for clarifying, I wasn't sure.
Not too complicated that it should need clarifying again, but
-Current airfare CAK-LGA: $251
-Avis car rental with tax: $84
-Parking+2 hours driving (RT to CAK to avoid the $1,043 airfare from CLE)
-Gas in NYC+Tolls+Parking in Manhattan.
I have no need to be in NYC, if people want to cover the expenses I'm happy to fly anywhere, but otherwise guys like Aussie and Super have managed to find their way to my place.