Bob Monek

New York

Executive Producer and Project Manager, Digital and Social Media at WABC-TV (New York, NY)

Executive Producer and Project Manager, Digital and Social Media at Walt Disney Television

Digital dude for Eyewitness News @abc7NY and @Disney cast member, tweeting on a variety of topics including commuting

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Articles

Mastering Manoa Climb: My Personal Victory Over One Steep Hill

Jul 28, 2024 | bobmonek.com | Bob Monek

There are steeper hills. For me, though, Manoa Climb has been torture. I’ve done a lot of biking over the last couple of years, almost 500 miles this year. I struggle with a few hills and often walk, but none has been more frustrating than Manoa Climb. It’s a roughly 5% grade covering a half-mile. I have started and finished this hill, but have never completed it without walking at least part of the way. The hill is always at the end of my rides when I am most tired, especially after a long ride.
Challenges and Frustrations of New York City Commuters with Amtrak and NJ Transit

Jul 20, 2024 | bobmonek.com | Bob Monek

Yeah, that’s me. Stuck on an Amtrak train this summer. Over the last 16 years, I have been a New York City commuter who has relied on Amtrak and NJ Transit. This year is the worst that I can remember. I’ve been stuck on trains for hours at a time and even been forced to stay in the city because the delay was so long that I would have needed to turn around almost as soon as I got home. The New York Times provides a great analysis of how we got to this point.
American Idol 2023: Wé Ani all smiles ahead of Disney night!

May 12, 2023 | abc7ny.com | Bob Monek