I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day! The weather was absolutely GORGEOUS and PERFECT to visit Coney Island
I LOVE Coney Island. For those of you who aren’t familiar, Coney Island is located in Brooklyn. Technically a peninsula, Coney Island became connected to the New York mainland via a landfill. (I don’t know about you but I find this fact UHMAYZING!) Coney Island is known for its awesome Amusement Park called Luna Park (which contains the famous Cyclone Roller Coaster), side shows, seafood, boardwalk and bars. During the summer time, it is one of the most popular places to go in New York City. (My favorite film; Requiem For a Dream, was even filmed there!). If you haven’t visited, make it one of your TOP priorities this summer!
Being way too excited, I didn’t take as much pictures as I would have liked. This preview of pictures however, should make you want to see for yourself. Enjoy!
As you may or may not know, I am originally from The Bronx and LOVE being from the Bronx. Therefore I was ecstatic to hear about a company actually called, From The Bronx which sells original Bronx merchandise and plans events and fundraisers geared around and for…Guess what? THE BRONX!
I recently touched upon my love for awesome programs that are for the development of the Bronx HERE, and was thrilled to attend From The Bronx’s event: The Bronx Beer Hall Preview at the The Bronx County Historical Society’s Valentine-Varian Home.
The event is to preview the upcoming Bronx Beer Hall by featuring amazing brews from Jonas Bronck’s Beer Company and delicious sandwiches and Hors d’oeuvres from Mike’s Deli of Arthur Avenue. I attended yesterday and had a marvelous time! It was such a fantastic event and is repeating again TODAY between 4pm and 9pm. Who doesn’t love authentic beer, Italian food and Bronx Apparel? There was even live music, a school photography group, and beer pong! You’ll be a FOOL to miss out!
The Beautiful Valentine-Varian House
I actually had the wonderful pleasure of meeting the Borough Historian of The Bronx: Professor Lloyd Ultan. Many of the books featured on this table are written by him!
Beer Pong!
Besides this event being the bomb-diggity, walking the grounds of the Valentine-Varian House was just as spectacular. The Valentine-Varian house holds such much history! Especially being the LAST of the Farmhouses that lined Boston Post Road.
Behold: Parts of the Valentine-Varian House Grounds:
Attending this event made my day and I can assure it will make yours The Valentine-Varian house normally operates Saturdays 10AM – 4PM and Sundays 1PM – 5PM. Admission is $5 per adult and $3 for students, children and seniors. It is located on 3266 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx NY 10467. For group tours, call (718) 881-8900. Also, don’t forget to check out From the Bronx by clicking HERE or visiting their Facebook page HERE. Remember this event is repeating again today between 4pm and 9pm so check it out!
I have to admit, I am in love with The Point; a nonprofit Community Development Corporation dedicated to youth development and the cultural and economic revitalization of the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx [Edited Excerpt].
Being originally from the Bronx, it is wonderful to see people, especially youth, come together to make it a better place. A common stereotype of the Bronx is that it is ghetto and full of uneducated hoodlums. Although the Bronx does indeed have many ghettos, it is also beautiful, charming and has the potential for further greatness (I say “further” because I believe it is already great). The Bronx is like a Rose breaking out of concrete. A “diamond in the rough” so to speak. I can honestly talk forever about the Bronx and how wonderful The Point and other programs are that reach out to youth to teach about history, the arts, etc, however I will spare you a detailed read for another time.
I was at The Point on Saturday, May 14th, to celebrate Female Flava; an event dedicated to Women’s Empowerment. Fifteen percent of my proceeds were donated to The Point to support future programs like the one that I was apart of. The energy was ecstatic and everyone that I met (men, women and children) were amazing. It was such a warm feeling throughout the facility that if one was able to see its aura, it would be bursting with golden colors of unity. The Point is truly a blessing to the Bronx.
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Beautiful, Handmade Jewelery by Mattie Jalonack of The Bell & Stone
Stay Tuned Friends! I plan on revisiting The Point soon! Interested in donating? Click HERE to find out how!
The Point is located at 940 Garrison Avenue Bronx, NY 10474 (718) 542-4139
This article is also featured HERE
Hello Friends! I know it has been a little while since you have seen a post from me but allow me to explain what I’ve been up to. Besides blogging about the “ins and outs” of New York by day, I am a Chandler by night. Okay, not so epic but yes, I create soy candles and All Natural Bath Fizzies.
Trying to launch has been difficult and the countless hours I have spent creating products, reading books on my craft, and trying to sell, is in the workings of finally paying off. All of my time (which includes blogging of course) was and still is dedicated to my passion of starting my own craft business. Tired? Yes. Pulling my hair out? Most Definitely. The rewards however, are paying off and I’m proud to be starting something that I truly enjoy. I was recently apart of Lavender Week, a fundraiser for the Coalition of Homeless Veterans, hosted by City College. Twenty Percent of my proceeds were donated to this Coalition and I plan to attend and donate to more causes in the future. I want to personally Thank all of you who have been commenting and supporting Underground Biz. You guys are the bomb diggity! Feel free to check out what I’ve been working on by clicking HERE.
Besides hustling my own business, I’ve noticed many people in New York trying to do their own hustle. Whether it be at a Fortune 500 Company, selling crafts on the street or dancing in the subway, something runs deep in the veins of New Yorkers. Something powerful and magical. Not sure if it’s the water but New Yorkers definitely live up to their tough perspective on life and hustling nature. On that note, observe a typical hustle on the New York City Subway. Not sure about you but these moves are AWESOME! Enjoy
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New York: Up Close and Personal. 3 days a week, 3 times the fun! (Mon, Wed & Fri)
The majority of people living in New York commute via public transportation. Living in Brooklyn and frequently traveling to the city, I am constantly riding trains. When traveling to the Lower East Side one evening from the Marcy train station stop, I noticed how cool the train station looked as dusk approached. Take a look
Remember, Stay Beautiful!
Underground Biz
New York: Up Close and Personal. 3 days a week, 3 times the fun! (Mon, Wed & Fri)
Park Slope, Brooklyn. Known for yuppies, brown stones and baby strollers, it is also referred to a place where hipsters go to raise a family. Besides these characteristics, Park slope has awesome restaurants, Prospect park and really cool stores. Personally, I LOVE park slope and was excited to take a few pictures from rooftops and below. Enjoy!
Remember, Stay Beautiful!
Underground Biz
New York: Up Close and Personal. 3 days a week, 3 times the fun! (Mon, Wed & Fri)
