How do I make friends in NYC coming FT?

I am an incoming BB/MM FT analyst starting this month. I come from a non-target and have only a few friends in the city. I am 24 and moving into the city with my wife (FYI not looking to have kids or live a sedentary lifestyle anytime soon). I am looking to make friends and would love to know ways that any have you have tried in making friends and starting fresh in the city.

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hobbies

gym

church

through your kids and their schools

cars and coffee

activities like meetup

WSO meetups, of course

 

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