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Dobbs Ferry at a glance

  • About 11,000 people live in Dobbs Ferry.
  • It's part of New York.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 22 miles away.
  • For a bigger city, Greenburgh is about 2 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Yonkers (6 miles), Mount Vernon (7 miles) and New Rochelle (9 miles).

Where to meet in Dobbs Ferry

In a small place like Dobbs Ferry, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Greenburgh, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Dobbs Ferry

How far around Dobbs Ferry can I search?

More than 14 million people live within 30 miles of Dobbs Ferry, in 256 towns and cities including New York, Newark and Jersey City. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Dobbs Ferry free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Dobbs Ferry or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Dobbs Ferry real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Dobbs Ferry?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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