New York families need nearly $300K per year to live comfortably — topping list of costliest states: study

There’s an uncomfortably high income New Yorkers need in order to live comfortably, according to disconcerting new data.  The privilege of calling the Big Apple and its surrounding neighborhoods “home” doesn’t come cheap, reveals an August report, crowning New York and New Jersey in the top five most expensive states for living comfortably.  Trailing closely … Read more

NYC ranked most romantic US city despite shaky reputation for singles — while this surprising Deep South city cracks the top 5

NYC ranked most romantic US city despite shaky reputation for singles — while this surprising Deep South city cracks the top 5

Gotham’s got ‘em Google-y eyed.  Despite the subway exhaust fumes, gloomy rain clouds and the occasional gusts of Canadian wildfire smoke, love is in the air over the Big Apple, newly crowned the No. 1 city for romance in the US.  It’s an extraordinary accolade for a locale recently deemed the graveyard in which singles are most likely to … Read more

Exclusive | Diva NYC influencer goes viral for ditching first date over ‘lame restaurant’ — doubles down on high standards amid online hate

Exclusive | Diva NYC influencer goes viral for ditching first date over ‘lame restaurant’ — doubles down on high standards amid online hate

She’s got no reservations. A picky Manhattan diva went viral for ditching a first date over a “lame” dinner spot — and doubled down on her high-society standards this week, telling The Post that the wave of online hate has sent a fresh stampede of hungry suitors to her inbox. “It’s just the bum men … Read more

World Cup brings more flings, romance for LA singles during tournament

World Cup brings more flings, romance for LA singles during tournament

The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is Sunday, but the impact of the FIFA tournament this summer seeped into unexpected aspects of society. The United States was one of three host nations for the World Cup, with several cities throughout the country welcoming visitors from all over the world. Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, … Read more

California insurers can charge single adults, widows higher rates after controversial court ruling

California insurers can charge single adults, widows higher rates after controversial court ruling

Californians who are divorced, widowed or single for any reason may be charged higher car insurance prices after a shocking court ruling. A California Court of Appeal upheld a state regulation Thursday that’s been in place since 1996 that permits auto insurers to use marital status as a factor in determining premiums for its “substantial … Read more

Dating app adds wingman feature to help singles weed out potential creeps

Dating app adds wingman feature to help singles weed out potential creeps

Hinge on Wednesday launched a new feature called Friend’s Take, allowing friends and family members to leave testimonials on their loved one’s dating profiles – bringing wingmen into the digital age. If you’ve ever enlisted a friend for advice in building your profile, now they can participate directly in the app, responding to prompts with … Read more

NYC singles are turning to bars to beat the loneliness curse — but some venues are struggling to profit from the boom

NYC singles are turning to bars to beat the loneliness curse — but some venues are struggling to profit from the boom

Stop, in the name of love. NYC’s digital dating-weary singles are increasingly leaning on Big Apple bars to help them facilitate conversations with strangers — there’s a reason why every watering hole from the West Village to Williamsburg seems to suddenly be hosting “love science experiments” or handing out “intention bracelets” at the door. But this … Read more

Exclusive | Eager singles at Pride Parade pay up to $20K to show off ‘pumped up’ penises: ‘I want to look my best’

Exclusive | Eager singles at Pride Parade pay up to K to show off ‘pumped up’ penises: ‘I want to look my best’

Massive floats aren’t the only eye-popping things on display this Pride month. Ahead of Sunday’s strut through downtown Manhattan for the annual Pride Parade, Jason, 36, spent upwards of $3,000 to look his absolute best. Wearing next to nothing and not knowing who he’s going to run into on the rainbow route, either potential suitors … Read more

Best hook-up bars in every NYC neighborhood revealed, according to locals: ‘Can confirm — one night stand turned into a marriage’

Best hook-up bars in every NYC neighborhood revealed, according to locals: ‘Can confirm — one night stand turned into a marriage’

On New York City’s nightlife scene, sex is always on the menu.  While the concrete jungle may not be the ideal hunting ground for finding true love, it is, apparently, the perfect place for a random roll in the hay, per a trending list of “Best bars to get laid at in NYC by neighborhood.” The … Read more

Desperate singles beg ‘cute men’ to approach them at bars: ‘Can y’all please start going out?’

Desperate singles beg ‘cute men’ to approach them at bars: ‘Can y’all please start going out?’

There’s no denying that today’s dating scene is wild. As fed-up singles swipe endlessly on dating apps or hire pricey matchmakers to find their happily ever after, it’s fair to say that the days of meeting a potential suitor at a bar are long gone. Two eager single women took to social media, validating that … Read more

Exclusive | Soccer-loving single scores meet-cute romance at FIFA World Cup: ‘It was in a random porta-potty line’

Exclusive | Soccer-loving single scores meet-cute romance at FIFA World Cup: ‘It was in a random porta-potty line’

Searching for that special someone in Los Angeles has not been Maria-Alejandra Paz’s cup of tea.  But with an assist from Cupid and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the singleton’s now sipping from the sweet fount of love. Score.  “The World Cup has single-handedly changed my dating life for the better,” Paz, 29, living in … Read more

Exclusive | Eager singles dropping thousands on World Cup tickets hoping to score international hunks: ‘Dating pool just expanded’

Exclusive | Eager singles dropping thousands on World Cup tickets hoping to score international hunks: ‘Dating pool just expanded’

Like a fairytale princess on a magic carpet ride, Dee Vel-Baque’s ready to explore a whole new world of dating. But without a genie to grant her romantic wish, the New Jerseyan’s letting it all ride on the sexy soccer fanatics — and professional athletes, if she’s lucky — in town for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, … Read more

New NYC dating demand has men and women at war: ‘No ride, no date’

New NYC dating demand has men and women at war: ‘No ride, no date’

Singletons of New York City are screaming, “Send help!” The guys and gals of Gotham are going at each other’s throats in a vicious debate over a newly viral dating prerequisite: Men must send a car.  Despite the city’s various public transportation offerings, such as subways and buses, women on the scene prefer not to … Read more

Exclusive | I purchased a $27K engagement ring and $20K wedding dress — to marry myself, after being cheated on by jerky men

Exclusive | I purchased a K engagement ring and K wedding dress — to marry myself, after being cheated on by jerky men

Bonnie Locket’s had a bit of bum luck in love.  Her sizzling looks, vibrant spirit and perfectly perky bum notwithstanding, the British bombshell, an OnlyFans model of six years, has endured back-to-back infidelity in romantic relationships, leaving her divorced, depressed and nearly suicidal.  But rather than giving in to distress, she instead got into a $20,000 designer … Read more

Southwest walks back controversial seating policy that singles out plus-size passengers

Southwest walks back controversial seating policy that singles out plus-size passengers

Southwest flyers may finally be getting some breathing room. One TikTokker is going viral as she believes the airline is quietly walking back part of its controversial “customer of size” policy after furious backlash from travelers who slammed the carrier for making them shell out extra cash just to fly comfortably. Emily, who posts under … Read more

Exclusive | Desperate male singles are paying thousands for fake photos and toxic love gurus: “becoming elite”

Exclusive | Desperate male singles are paying thousands for fake photos and toxic love gurus: “becoming elite”

After his girlfriend of two years cheated on him with an older man, Luis Pineda was left reeling. Heartbroken and confused, the 22-year-old’s quest to become a modern-day Casanova led him to Orion Taraban, a licensed dating psychologist with nearly 1 million YouTube subscribers and over 150 million views on his PsycHacks platform — who … Read more

NYC single moms ditch men to form ‘mommune’ with their kids: ‘Lifestyle that works for us’

NYC single moms ditch men to form ‘mommune’ with their kids: ‘Lifestyle that works for us’

For Bernie Sinclaire, coparenting three little kids in the Big Apple is like a dream — mostly because she’s raising tots with another mom instead of an annoying man.  The city gal’s “mommune,” a living arrangement in which single mothers split the bills and burdens of bringing up babies, is a “Barbie Dream House”-esque haven … Read more

Forget Las Vegas! New York crowned America’s true ‘sin capital’ of 2026 — but it’s not just because it has the most nightclubs

Forget Las Vegas! New York crowned America’s true ‘sin capital’ of 2026 — but it’s not just because it has the most nightclubs

It’s truly one hell of a hotspot.  The Big Apple is actually rotten to its core, claims a scintillating new study that crowns New York City the No.1 “most sinful” city in the US.  What a devilish accolade for the place where dreams are made.  NYC has been dubbed the most “sinful” city in the US, owing … Read more

The 10 US states where you’re most likely to die alone revealed — and it’s sad news for New York singles

The 10 US states where you’re most likely to die alone revealed — and it’s sad news for New York singles

NYC singles are in a state of emergency.  The city that never sleeps is at the epicenter of the state that never marries, per devastating new data naming New York the No. 1 locale “where you’re most likely to die single.” R.I.P. to Big Apple amore.  New York ranks No. 1 as the state where singles are … Read more

Exclusive | LA singles are flocking to luxe West Coast grocer, Erewhon, to get dates: ‘Better than the apps’

Exclusive | LA singles are flocking to luxe West Coast grocer, Erewhon, to get dates: ‘Better than the apps’

Every major city claims to have the ‘worst dating scene,’ but if you live in Los Angeles, the drag of being single might as well be alleviated over a $25 Strawberry Glaze Erewhon smoothie. Desperate LA singles, fed up with dating apps, are now scouring the aisles of the luxe grocery chain for their happily-ever-after … Read more