As to why it had trouble picking up satellites in NY area, I couldn't tell you. I have found more info on the bluetooth connection issue, though. This post by 7100simpleisbetter explained it really well. It is definitely a RIM OS issue and not a Telenav/puck issue. Pay particular attention to the second paragraph of his post.
http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-...tml#post652416