Where do I go from here?

Last week I had my bike stolen from my apartment bike rack. I was given this bike as a gift from my fiancee 8 years ago when we first started dating. My fiancee bought it off her manager for $250 who was unable to ride anymore because of a knee surgery. I had just moved back to NY from Rhode Island after college where I really got into cycling.

I rode this bike through all 5 boroughs of NY for 5 years and I loved every second of it. I have a car that I barely used because riding the bike was always the better choice from getting around, it kept me fit, sane, and happy.

About 3 years ago I moved up to CT to help my best friend open up a restaurant, but the town I'm in is not bike friendly. I still would ride when I can, but way less than I wanted and with the restaurant taking off it became harder and harder to find time. Eventually I stopped completely and I noticed I was gaining weight, not sleeping well, and all around unhappy.

After a particular low point in my physical and mental health I did some self reflecting. I came to the realization that I've been focusing on work so much I forgot to take care of myself, which sadly runs in my family and is what ultimately killed my dad at the age of 47. I didn't want to turn out like my father and his brothers who all suffer from health problems brought on by stress and lack of care. With all that in mind I started going to the gym regularly, eating better and getting back on the bike.

I have been riding again for almost a year and I was training for the NY 5 boro bike tour with my cousin…but obviously not anymore. I have tried everything I can think of to get me bike back, I've offered a $200 reward and put fliers up around town, posted on every local forum, checked FB marketplace, eBay, mercari. I made a report with the local police and even asked my landlord if I can get access to the cameras which both are dragging their feet on the matter.

I was livid when I found out, but hopeful because it's such a unique bike in this area. Sadly my hope has slowly faded out after seeing how little people care even after I explained why my bike was so important to me. I'm coming to terms that I won't get my bike back and I even started looking for a new one, but I don't even really know what I'm looking for. All the bikes Ive seen just remind me of the one I lost and it's disappointing.

It feels so strange living without my bike, I feel like I lost a part of me.

I guess I'm looking for some advice, this was my first stolen bike and it's a depressing experience. I want to get a new bike so I can get back to my routine but I'm having a hard time moving on.

PS. The bike in this picture is not mine, but It is the exact same bike with the stock Fuji seat. I sadly lost any photos on my old phone