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

Nypost · · 804 words · By Asia Grace
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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/18/lifestyle/nyc-single-moms-create-mommune-for-thems…

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7 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Bernie Sinclaire, 38, and Anabelle Gonzalez, 39, both teachers at an all-girls’ school in the Bronx, agreed to cohabitate and coparent roughly two years ago”
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The claim is mentioned in a Business Insider article. While the search results confirm the existence of the article and the names Bernie Sinclaire and Anabelle Gonzalez, there is only one unique news organization (Business Insider) reporting these specific personal details. No other independent sources corroborate the specific ages, professions, or the 'two years ago' timeline.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bernie Sinclaire and Anabelle Gonzalez. Laila AnnMarie Stevens for BI. Barbie Dream House in The Big Apple.Sinclaire and Gonzalez met at an NYC graduate school in 2013 and stayed in touch when they be…
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-single-mothers-share-cos…
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web search NEUTRAL — Download All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata in PDF EPUB format complete free.But a small town in the mountains might be the perfect remedy for a broken heart. Checking out her landlord across the …
https://oceanofpdf.com/authors/mariana-zapata/pdf-epub-all-r…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to a WHO press release: The World Health Organization (WHO) wrapped up Exercise Polaris II, a 2-day high-level simulation exercise, based around an outbreak of a fictional new bacterium spre…
https://www.truth11.com/phase-two-who-runs-pandemic-simulati…
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“The besties now reportedly reside in a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,200 sq ft apartment a block from the Hudson River in Manhattan’s swanky Hamilton Heights.”
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The details regarding the apartment size, layout, and location in Hamilton Heights are reported by Business Insider. Other search results are generic apartment tours or unrelated content and do not provide independent corroboration of these specific residence details.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sinclaire and Gonzalez met at an NYC graduate school in 2013 and stayed in touch when they became mothers. Sinclaire has two sons, ages 4 and 9, and Gonzalez has a 7-year-old daughter. Gonzalez had di…
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/meet-single-moms-ra…
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web search NEUTRAL — This is what $1,600 was able to get me on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theadamperry/NYC Apartment TourGEAR:My Camera...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfUk0GHtkHo
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web search NEUTRAL — She and Anabelle Gonzalez, 39, have a household rhythm: they trade off chores, cooking, and doing crafts with their elementary-age children. Better yet, the pair splits bills in one of America's most …
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alliemkelly_new-for-business-…
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“there are upwards of 10.9 million one-parent families with a child under the age of 18, according to the US Census Bureau, which noted that 80% of those one-parent families were maintained by a mother.”
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The provided evidence consists of dictionary definitions of the word 'according' and general Wikipedia pages about the US Census. None of the evidence contains the specific statistics (10.9 million one-parent families or the 80% figure) mentioned in the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2000 United States census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2 percent over the 248,709…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_United_States_census
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2020 United States census was the 24th decennial United States census. Census Day, the reference day used for the census, was April 1, 2020. Other than a pilot study during the 2000 census, this w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_United_States_census
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In the United States census, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) define a set of self-identified categories of race and ethnicity chosen by residents, with which they …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_and_ethnicity_in_the_Unit…
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“the financial commitment for raising a child in the US has reached a startling $300,000, per recent reports”
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The provided evidence consists of dictionary definitions for 'recent' and general Wikipedia pages about the US. There is no evidence provided that mentions the cost of raising a child in the US or the $300,000 figure.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States of America is a federal republic consisting of 50 states, a federal district (Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States), five major territories, and minor islands. Bot…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_states_and_territories…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States has a racially and ethnically diverse population. At the federal level, race and ethnicity have been categorized separately. The most recent United States census recognized five raci…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_and_ethnicity_in_the_Unit…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States
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“Kristin Batykefer and Tessa Gilder, of Jacksonville, Florida, built a mommune shortly after the pandemic, compounded by their individual divorces, in the early 2020s.”
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The search results provide general information about the name 'Kristin' and an unrelated news story about Kristin Smart. There is no evidence regarding Kristin Batykefer, Tessa Gilder, or a 'mommune' in Jacksonville, Florida.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kristin (/ krɪstɪn /) is a female given name. It is a variation of Christine. It was the seventh most popular first name for girls born in Iceland between 2000 and 2004. [1]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristin_(name)
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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago · Kristin is a girl's name of German, Norwegian origin meaning "a Christian". Kristin is the 883 ranked female name by popularity.
https://nameberry.com/b/girl-baby-name-kristin
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web search NEUTRAL — Authorities in California have concluded a renewed search at a property in Arroyo Grande tied to the family of a man convicted in the disappearance of 19-year-old Kristin Smart, saying no human ...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/kristin-smart-search-ma…
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“Shannon and Cheyanne, best friends and coparents based in Nevada, too, attested to the goodness of going through life with another mother on their own social media account last year.”
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The search results refer to a singer named Shannon and a medical center. There is no evidence regarding 'Shannon and Cheyanne' as co-parents in Nevada or their social media posts.
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web search NEUTRAL — Shannon asked to be released from her recording contract with Atlantic Records in 1987. She recorded soundtracks, jingles, and the track "Criminal", for the movie Fatal Beauty, starring Whoopi Goldber…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shannon_(American_singer)
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web search NEUTRAL — May 6, 2026 · Shannon is a trusted medical center in San Angelo offering comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages. Contact us today!
https://www.shannonhealth.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 22, 2010 · “Let the Music Play” and let’s Dance! Welcoming the first day of Spring! Keep on dancing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-0sUuGufmw
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“Shannon captioned a TikTok snippet, which garnered over 9.5 million views.”
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The search results provide general information about TikTok profile viewers and how views work, but there is no evidence of a specific video by 'Shannon' garnering 9.5 million views.
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web search NEUTRAL — Instant post viewing. Open public TikTok videos story and photo. Live profile KPIs. Followers, videos, stories, average performance, peak views, and daily posting frequency calculated based on recent …
https://claptik.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — TikTok - trends start here. On a device or on the web, viewers can watch and discover millions of personalized short videos. Download the app to get started.
https://www.tiktok.com/en/
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web search NEUTRAL — Why do TikTok videos get stuck at 0 views? If your TikTok video gets 0 views after posting, it does not always mean you are shadowbanned. In most cases, the problem is related to the account status, v…
https://www.geelark.com/blog/tiktok-views-stuck/
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