Date these singles: Women seeking men
By Linnea Covington and Sharyn Jackson Wed Nov 30 2011
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Brenda, 27; sales associate; Upper West Side
Where we found her: Barcade
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"'So, you think you can dance?' Yes, I do. Up for a dance-off? Bring it! My robot skills will cream yours."
Want to ask her out? E-mail brenda@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Brittany, 26; high-school teacher; Astoria, Queens
Where we found her: Barcade
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"Recently I explored the Arizona desert by foot. I hope the next place will be exotic, and I am looking for someone with sturdy shoes to travel with me. Perhaps the Inca trail?"
Want to ask her out? E-mail brittany@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Carmen, 24, photographer, Gramercy
Where we found her: Barcade
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"I really like mixing photography and drawing, and recently finished an animation about dreams that combined the two concepts. Also, I like turtles."
Want to ask her out? E-mail carmen@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Evonne, 30; copywriter; Gowanus, Brooklyn
Where we found her: One and One
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"My former roommate and I started a summer camp for 30 to 60 of our nearest and dearest adult friends. We took over an actual New Jersey summer camp for a weekend, appointed ourselves head counselors and scheduled capture the flag, lake time and crafts. Last year, we even hired a school bus to drive us there."
Want to ask her out? E-mail evonne@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Glenna, 28; teacher; Park Slope, Brooklyn
Where we found her: One and One
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"In my spare time, I wait for my callback from Jeopardy and rock climb. My life is never boring."
Want to ask her out? E-mail glenna@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Halle, 27; writer and comedian; Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Idle Hands
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"I have an MA in information and library science from Pratt, I hail from Ohio, and I smile too much in photos. I'm like an artsy librarian, minus the glasses and except I can't read."
Want to ask her out? E-mail halle@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Jennifer, 23, designer, Midtown East
Where we found her: One and One
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"I'm an adventurous, artsy fashion designer who likes to ballroom dance, snowboard and surf."
Want to ask her out? E-mail jennifere@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Jenny, 26, student, Hell's Kitchen
Where we found her: Greenwich Village Country Club
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"I just finished my first NYC Marathon, I lived in Brazil for over a year while volunteering at an orphanage, and I have a pair of mittens designed specifically for hailing cabs."
Want to ask her out? E-mail jenny1@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Jessenia, 22; junior technical director; Jersey City, NJ
Where we found her: Nerd Nite speed dating
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"One of my favorite things to do is to just sleep in. Sleep is a beautiful thing."
Want to ask her out? E-mail jessenia@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Junmian, 30; director of user experience and operations; Elmhurst, Queens
Where we found her: Nerd Nite speed dating
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"My first crush was on Clark Kent---Superman. One day, a writer told me he matches all of the Asian stereotypes: dark hair, thick-rim glasses, a flying nerd and an illegal alien---I was thrilled that we are a perfect match in almost all of those traits."
Want to ask her out? E-mail junmian@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Kathleen, 25; national accounts coordinator; Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Mama's Bar
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"I have an uncanny ability to convince anyone, even prudes, that skinny-dipping is a fabulous idea."
Want to ask her out? E-mail kathleenw@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Katie, 26; comedian; Park Slope, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Idle Hands
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"I am a comedian from Louisiana, and stand-up and improv is my shtick. I love hats and wigs, and am one of the most considerate people you will ever meet, although I get mad-bitch face sometimes. Hit me up if you're looking for someone who loves to cook and clean---you know, like a real woman does."
Want to ask her out? E-mail katiee@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Kelly, 25, actuary, Chelsea
Where we found her: Nerd Nite speed dating
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"I am always up to random things: ballroom-dancing competitions, air-guitar contests, pool leagues---anything that makes for a fun experience."
Want to ask her out? E-mail kellyp@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Kerry, 28; project coordinator; Ridgewood, Queens
Where we found her: Greenwich Village Country Club
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"I grew up in a very liberal household where no one was embarrassed of their body. Everyone has the same parts, so why be bashful?"
Want to ask her out? E-mail kerryc@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Leanne, 30; associate director at a publishing company; Astoria, Queens
Where we found her: Nerd Nite speed dating
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"I'm excessively sarcastic at inappropriate times."
Want to ask her out? E-mail leanne@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Leigh, 22, business analyst, Upper West Side
Where we found her: Barcade
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"I may design financial games for a living, but I don't play games when it comes to dating. In my spare time I like painting, drinking whiskey and chasing the flighty temptress called adventure."
Want to ask her out? E-mail leigh@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
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Lillian, 25, composter, Upper West Side
Where we found her: Barcade
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"I have lived all around and done cool stuff like working on a biodynamic farm in Spain, studying finances and climate change in Hong Kong, and practicing yoga in India. I also tried to sell my hair last winter, but they only offered me $200, so I said no."
Want to ask her out? E-mail lillian@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Nathyn, 22; sales-audit and inventory-control coordinator; Dix Hills, NY
Where we found her: Greenwich Village Country Club
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"I am a Mets fan, so I'm always optimistic."
Want to ask her out? E-mail nathyn@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Natia, 37, photographer, Chelsea
Where we found her: CNET Gotham pop-up at Openhouse Gallery
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"I'm restless and always looking for adventure. I think that there are not enough hours in the day and sleeping is a waste of time. I'm passionate about electronic music and everything digital."
Want to ask her out? E-mail natia@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Nettie, 24; student; Potsdam, NY
Where we found her: Greenwich Village Country Club
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"I was cured of my vegetarianism while enjoying a two-week vacation in Argentina. When I told the people there that I was vegetarian, they asked what was wrong with me, as in, what kind of horrible ailment I was suffering from that made me unable to eat meat. I was then convinced to try a medium-rare steak and have been a fan ever since!"
Want to ask her out? E-mail nettie@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Paula, 34, managing director, Chelsea
Where we found her: CNET Gotham pop-up at Openhouse Gallery
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"Do not bore me with a chick flick. Please take me to see sci-fi or horror!"
Want to ask her out? E-mail paula@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Rosa, 42; estimator; Bayridge, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Nerd Nite speed dating
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"I'm a down-to-earth person. I like to work and enjoy life."
Want to ask her out? E-mail rosa@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Sheri, 26, sales associate, Midtown East
Where we found her: Greenwich Village Country Club
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"I'm a steel magnolia by nature, a Southern sweetheart by birth and distinction, and a northern transplant by circumstance."
Want to ask her out? E-mail sheri@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Vinessa, 31, project manager, Downtown Brooklyn
Where we found her: Nerd Nite speed dating
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes"I love most cartoons and am learning mixed martial arts."
Want to ask her out? E-mail vinessa@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Yolanda, 30s, administrative assistant, Bronx
Where we found her: Nerd Nite speed dating
Looking for a long-term relationship? No"I was a featured volunteer on BroadwayCares.org."
Want to ask her out? E-mail yolanda@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Zao, 26, bartender, East Village
Where we found her: Greenwich Village Country Club
Looking for a long-term relationship? No"I moved to the States by myself when I was 18, and I still love going out and exploring the city. Plus, I'm the sexiest, most fun cuddle buddy you will ever meet and I love to cook."
Want to ask her out? E-mail zao@tonypersonals.com.
Photograph: Michael Alexander
Brenda, 27; sales associate; Upper West Side
Where we found her: Barcade
Looking for a long-term relationship? Yes
"'So, you think you can dance?' Yes, I do. Up for a dance-off? Bring it! My robot skills will cream yours."
Want to ask her out? E-mail brenda@tonypersonals.com.

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