Firemen, Cougars and Boy Toys, Oh My

Spring fever hits NYC as SingleAndTheCity gets set to host their Fireman Singles Party and Cougar/Boy Toy Hunt

New York (Vocus) March 11, 2010

Spring is upon us and love is in the air. Single New Yorkers have been anxiously awaiting warmer weather and NYC based singles company, SingleAndTheCity.Com is hosting two major “Spring flings”, giving them an excuse to get out there again in effort to meet “the one”.

On Tuesday, March 23rd SingleAndTheCity.Com will host an exclusive singles party at The Village Pour House catering to 150 single, sexy cougars (35-60) and boy toys (21-30) and on Tuesday, March 30th get ready to meet 150+ of the FDNY’s bravest at their “Playing With Fire” Fireman Singles Party taking place at Bowery hot spot R-Bar.

“These are by far our two most popular singles parties,” explains SingleAndTheCity Co-Founder, Carmine DiRe. “It’s interesting because the cougar party has the guys lining up and the fireman singles party always sells out for women. We actually had to turn away over seventy-five women from the last fireman event, it sold out within a matter of days."

What is it about sexy firemen that drives single, NY women crazy? "I’ve lived in NYC for almost a decade now and I've gone out with a few firefighters in my time," explains SingleAndTheCity Co-Founder, Amber Soletti. “I think it's the irresistible 'triple threat' of the uniform and saving lives thing, combined with being uber-hot." NYC based Online Dating Coach and Founder of eFlirtExpert.com, Laurie Davis has her own take on the attraction. "Women today still know a man of substance when they see one and the FDNY has a solid track record of churning out the chivalrous."

And what's the draw for the firemen? "Dating in NYC can be way scarier than fighting fires," explains FDNY firefighter Matt Mills, 36. "These mixers gather a nice crowd of attractive, single NY women. Definitely a better option than trying to meet women at random bars or on-line."

Some advice? "Don't give your number to or start trying to date too many guys from the same firehouse," explains Soletti. "Trust me, I learned the hard way."

Ever since Ashton and Demi stepped out together, leading the way for cougar and cub relationships, many have speculated as to what exactly about the dynamic of older women dating younger men works. "Younger men have more energy and are eager to please, while older women are sophisticated, mature and sexually experienced," explains Soletti. "I also find that younger men have less baggage. They're less likely to have been previously married, have kids and are for sure less likely to need Viagra. Older women are more likely to have been married before, so they're not going to put as much pressure on a man to commit. Trust me, if the popularity of our party is any indication, I’d say the cougar/cub thing is definitely working and here to stay.”

Both singles parties have a 7:00pm start-time with the Cougar/Boy Toy Hunt ticket admission running singles $20.00 and the Fireman Singles Party setting single women back $30.00 on-line, $40.00 at the door. A small investment for gaining access to an oasis of eligible NY singles, one of which could potentially be your mate.

What to expect? Expect an even ratio of men and women. Upon checking in, singles receive a name tag and are given the run-down of the evening’s activities and/or “icebreakers”. “We definitely do our part when it comes to instigating conversation and interaction between singles,” explains DiRe. "We walk around, make introductions, and make sure people are mingling and having a good time." It really is a non-pressure environment to meet people, much less so than at a club or bar,” says Soletti. “You know going into it that everyone is single and looking to meet people. People dance, drink, conversate and a lot of our guests don’t go home alone.”

SingleAndTheCity.Com is an on-line company offering cleverly “themed” singles parties for New York City, Jersey City and Hoboken New Jersey singles. Along with their singles parties site, they also offer free online dating throughout Canada and the United States via their sister site Kissburg.Com and NYC, Hoboken and Jersey City speed dating and events through OnSpeedDating.Com.

Visit them at OnSpeedDating.Com, Kissburg.Com, NYSpeedDating.Com and SingleAndTheCity.Com for membership and event information.

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