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NY ranks last in nationwide Sober October trend: ‘Doesn’t really exist’ here

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Donlevy, K. (2026, October 1). NY ranks last in nationwide Sober October trend: ‘Doesn’t really exist’ here. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/us-news/new-york-ranks-last-in-survey-around-sober-october/

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A survey by Oar Health shows New York ranking last in participation for Sober October, with only 16% of respondents pledging abstinence compared to a national average of 26%. The city's nightlife culture remains robust, particularly during Oktoberfest celebrations and Halloween, making the concept less popular. Bar professionals confirm that October is typically a peak month for drinking, contrasting sharply with the sober trend gaining traction elsewhere in the U.S.

Written by AI on 2026-10-01, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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New York state ranked last in participation in Sober October, a national trend where people abstain from alcohol, according to a survey by Oar Health released on Thursday. Only 16% of New Yorkers pledged to participate this year, compared to an average rate of 26% nationally. Phil Zelonky, a partner at Sirrah in the Meatpacking District, noted that September was their busiest month, indicating October would likely continue that trend. The survey suggests that traditional drinking events like Oktoberfest and Halloween might explain New York's low participation rates, with only 41% of those who pledged to participate willing to go completely dry for the entire month.

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Katherine Donlevy

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New Yorkers have no plans to put down the bottle during one of the biggest drinking months of the year — despite the rest of the country trying out Sober October, according to a survey. uncertain

rest → have → survey

Pausing the party is not an option in the Empire State — so much so that New York ranked last in a nationwide poll on the month-long abstinence trend, Oar Health revealed Thursday. asserted

Health → pause → trend

“Sober October doesn’t really exist in New York. asserted

October → exist → York

September has been our busiest month of the year, and that’s a great indicator of how October is going to go,” said Phil Zelonky, a partner at Sirrah in the Meatpacking District. asserted

Zelonky → ’ → District

October has traditionally been a party month for the Big Apple, with the bastardized version of Oktoberfest already in full swing from its September kickoff and running right through Halloween. asserted

version → run → Halloween

The 1-liter steins and never-ending costume opportunities could be why just 16% of New Yorkers statewide pledged to participate in Sober October this year, compared to an average rate of 26% nationally, the survey found. uncertain

survey → end → %

Even the handful of temporary teetotalers are only willing to take on the challenge half-heartedly — with just 41% saying they’d go completely dry for the entire month. asserted

they → take → month

That’s a far cry from the 41% of South Carolinians promising to give up booze for the next 30 days. asserted

That → ’ → days

Only 23% of drinkers in New York said they are familiar with Sober October, putting the state dead last when it comes to awareness. But the findings shouldn’t come as a shock in the city that never sleeps, according to those in the nightlife scene. uncertain

that → say → scene

Miguel Munoz, the bar director for Renwick Hospitality, called October a “hot spot” for drinkers, especially those looking to explore seasonal craft cocktails after a summer of spritzes. asserted

Munoz → call → spritzes

“October is the window when we get the drinking crowd,” said Munoz. asserted

Munoz → get → crowd

“People are drinking less in general, yes, but October is the door to the busy season.” asserted

October → drink → season

NY ranks last in nationwide Sober October trend: ‘Doesn’t really exist’ here

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