So glad CSI NY is going to be back on Mar. 30. Signed the petition for a season 9, but a little afraid. Though the last two seasons, for me have been grim I still love NY as the best of the 3 CSI's. I only wish the writers hadn't gotten lazy and depended on the past for storylines and characters. Like, Jade, I am so mad that they made Stan Whitney, an old partner. COTP was such a fantastic episode and Stan Whitney meant so much to Mac, especially when he's telling his story to Stella. We've watched COTP just recently and I can't understand why the writers did what they did. Maybe the writers want the fans to make up their own mind in the finale...if the show isn't renewed then we can believe Mac died and is with Clare....if its renewed then we start over again in September. Only can hope that Mac moves FORWARD. Don't think it should be with anyone on the show now....Jo isn't for him....Stella isn't for him....he needs someone new. So does Flack. Samantha needs to come back too.