Paul from Australia

Hello there. I am new to the forum. My partner and I will be visiting the NYC area later next month (September 2023). I would appreciate suggestions on good bus routes to ride - both as an enthusiast (me) and general traveller (my partner, Robyn). We are experienced international (from Australia) travellers and ride around on local public transport wherever possible - ideally away from the traditional tourist haunts. I found a thread with answers to a similar question but it was about 10 years old. Thanks in advance for any assistance. Paul from Melbourne in Australia