Although I have passed through New York in my 'glass, I certainly wouldn't park it in Manhattan orbit.
Although I have to say.....
Just because someone's flying a ship that they maybe shoudln't have, in a place it maybe shouldn't be...
Doesn't mean there isn't some seriously decent RP and history behind it.
Immediately discounting people's RP out of hand, without investigation, doesn't do anyone any good.
Also...
I'm guessing the real reason an enemy warship was parked in Manhattan orbit was the complete failure of the LNS, LSF, and LPI to patrol thier space. As attested to by the sheer number of pirates that oprate there. Even though a scant few traders even bother to go there, for the same reason.
HOWEVER....ALL LOLWUTTERY MUST BE PUNISHED. DEATH BY BUNGEE!!!