SHOP: MOONLAB 42 ON 145TH STREET
Harlem Bespoke: Another local business to shop at this weekend is at the new Moonlab 42 boutique on 145th Street just west of St. Nicholas Avenue. Many home items and also original art can be found here in what could possibly Harlem’s tiniest boutique business. Hours are currently from Wednesday-Saturday from noon to 7:00PM. Check out our first article from the previous summer for more details: LINK
Mastering Facebook Ads: A Beginner’s Handbook
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If you’re new to advertising on Facebook, it can seem overwhelming. However, with the right guidance and tools, like a free Facebook ad creator, you can successfully create and run ads that reach your target audience and grow your business. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to get started with Facebook…
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Meet Kate Jones: The Newest Champion Of The NYC ‘Subway Challenge’
The Subway Challenge, a race to complete the entire journey of 665 miles of track across 472 stations, has been around for years. But as of last week, a new record holder was just confirmed by Guinness World Records, reports Gothamist.
New Yorker-turned-Swiss, Kate Jones, set out on her fourth attempt to break the previous record time of 21 hours, 28 minutes and 14 seconds, held by Matthew Ahn. It wasn’t until nearly a decade after her first attempt that Jones finally broke the record.
On April 17, 2023, Jones made a record time of 22 hours, 14 minutes and 10 seconds. Though it’s around an hour longer than Ahn’s 2016 record, the MTA has since added three new Second Avenue stations on the UES, explained Gothamist.
“I wanted a problem to solve that would be interesting for my brain, but also like something that would get me moving physically,” Jones told Gothamist. It had apparently taken her months to work out how she could complete the challenge with the fastest time and the least amount of repetitions. Let’s not forget, those attempting the challenge also have to factor in MTA delays—a major obstacle, as you could assume.
And though Jones still holds the record, a newcomer had tried to give her a run for her money. Daniel Wells, a resident of Queens, set out to take the title from Jones on Wednesday, May 17th, just a month after it was set.
However, after running into some delays, Wells wasn’t able to surpass Jones’ record. He ended up finishing with a time of 23 hours, 27 minutes and 9 seconds. “In the end, the MTA is gonna MTA, it’s New York, it’s crazy, weird things happen,” Wells said in a statement to Gothamist. “A lot of its just luck.”
When Gothamist spoke to the previous record holder, Ahn said: “I’m glad that folks are still interested in the record! I really believe in the fundamental frivolousness of it, in a good way,” said Ahn. “And I think that’s maximized when there are lots of folks interested in trying to break it.”
In other news: A 2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shook Grounds Near NYC Last Night
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West Harlem Art Fund, City College, And Artist Art Jones Share NY Slave History
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In the 21st century, slavery continues to be the scourge it has been for the past 4,000 years, modern abolitionists say. An estimated 27.6 million are currently victims of trafficking worldwide, and, sadly, many of them are often hidden right in front of us, according to the Office of the US Secretary of State. The…
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BESPOKE: ROSES IN BLOOM IN HARLEM 2023
Harlem Bespoke: Stop and smell the roses in Harlem! Did you know that uptown is the city’s Heritage Rose District? We saw that Roosevelt Park on 125th and Morningside Avenue was in full bloom this week and most of the flowering plants all over Harlem should be at their peak for the season. We covered the story back in 2009 when the all the roses were being planted and there is an official map of where to see all the beautiful blooms: LINK
Serena Williams Documentary in the Works at ESPN
Serena Williams has announced the start of production on her new ESPN series, In the Arena: Serena Williams.
Williams ruled tennis for over 20 years, winning 23 Grand Slams (singles). Like the Emmy-winning Man in the Arena: Tom Brady, the Serena Williams installment of the franchise reportedly will be a multi-part series that features first-person perspective from Serena and key figures throughout her life to “provide the most complete, intimate, and compelling account of her legendary career.”
The series examines Williams’s most memorable Grand Slam tournaments and formative life moments.
It contrasts Williams’s triumphant professional career and cultural significance with her private struggles, including her battle to keep her tennis career on top while adjusting to the life-altering event of having a baby.
The Walt Disney Company said a new generation of competitors, eager to emulate Williams’ success and ultimately defeat her, marks a full circle in her career.
The series revisits the superstar’s defining matches, formative moments, heartbreak, and glory to trace her personal and generational journey from phenom to icon across her whole career and into her legacy.
ESPN, Religion of Sports, 199 Productions (under the direction of Tom Brady), and Nine Two Six Productions (under the direction of Williams and Caroline Currier) will all produce the series, which Gotham Chopra will direct.
The Walt Disney Company said it would provide more information later.
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