If I was in the area as periodically used to be, I would have tried to get if I could, however I'm not even in NYC. Unfortunately, many of the members in NY are not near SI.
Your requests are justified, however your getting just a little crazy about a particular bus. Likewise other members are a little hostile toward you. If it is of any use, 4899 isn't moving for a while, and it will be here for more than 12 years. One day, it will run in to you, until then, just sit back and relax.