We know you don’t need another reason to live here, but we’ve got one. New census data shows that New York state had the third fewest divorcés in the nation last year. The only states that beat us? North Dakota and New Jersey (so no, our superiority is not feeling too threatened).

And guess what? The divorce rates in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island were even lower than the state average of 8.4%. Even the Bronx and Manhattan fared better than the national average, at 9% and 10.4% respectively. The national average is 10.7%.

So what makes NYC couples stay together? Is it the cuisine, the culture, the diversity, or, ahem, the quality family time that Time Out Kids bolsters?

Some seem to think the numbers are a reflection on New York’s difficult divorce laws (we’re one of the few states without “no-fault” divorce) and the fact that New Yorkers are just plain fickle (fewer marry in New York than in other states).

But having met hundreds of happily married parents—who absolutely adore this city—we’re not quite ready to buy the cynical argument. So tell us: Has living in NYC helped your marriage stay in tact? And for those who are divorced, just how difficult was the process?

No, we’re not talking about Junior’s dirty diaper. We’re talking about that weird syrupy odor that’s been wafting through the city that makes you feel like you have an Eggo waffle affixed to your face. You’ve probably noticed it on and off for awhile now, and today Bloomberg finally addressed its cause. Apparently, it’s emanating from “facilities in New Jersey that process food additives and fragrances.” Specifically, a company called Frutarom. The place isn’t violating any rules or regs, so the syrupy smell may stick around for a while–no pun intended. It’s always Jersey’s fault, isn’t it?