About Eric Shapiro
Eric Shapiro
I am a lifelong New Yorker who spends a good portion of my time gorging on and regurgitating big meaty hunks of culture, musical and otherwise. I try my best to avoid the cliches that come along with wearing skinny jeans and flannel shirts in a cosmopolitan locale, but I'm writing for a website called Indie Shuffle, so it's probably useless. My life has its own personal soundtrack, but feel free to borrow a few tunes. Feedback is always welcome.
NYPD’s David Ehrenberg Talks Safety, Security in the Flatiron District
May 20, 2014 | Eric ShapiroOn Tuesday, May 20th, Deputy Inspector David Ehrenberg, Commanding Officer of New York City’s 13th Precinct, gave a presentation on district safety and security at the TD Bank at 260 Park Avenue South (at E. 21st Street). Captain Steven Hellman … Read More
Nutella “I Love NY – Spread the Happy” Tour Hits Flatiron Public Plazas
May 19, 2014 | Eric ShapiroBy the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Nutella is celebrating its 50th birthday. That’s right, everyone’s favorite hazelnut spread has been around for 50 years! To commemorate this milestone, parent company Ferrero U.S.A. has launched a Nutella “Spread the Happy” … Read More
Flatiron 23rd St. Partnership Speaker Series – Inspector David Ehrenberg 13th Precinct on Security
May 14, 2014 | Eric ShapiroOn Tuesday, May 20th from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, Deputy Inspector David Ehrenberg will speak at TD Bank at 260 Park Avenue. Ehrenberg, the Commanding officer of the 13th precinct, will discuss safety and security in the Flatiron District. Of … Read More
Flatiron Hot! Critic: Game of Thrones Review – The Laws of Gods and Men
May 11, 2014 | Eric ShapiroSpoilers for Game of Thrones S4E06 “The Laws of Gods and Men” follow.
Now that’s more like it. Game of Thrones has been a bit unsteady in the first half of season four, alternating some of its best moments (the Purple Wedding) … Read More
Flatiron Hot! Pundit: Revolution Books Hosts Lewis Lapham, Andy Zee Conversation
May 10, 2014 | Eric ShapiroAnyone with the least bit of interest in the written word is no doubt aware that bookstores are in a desperate fight against extinction. Amazon, combined with the invention and rapid spread of tablets, have made it easier than ever … Read More
NYC Seminar Center Offers Summer Discount on 19th-Floor American Room
May 9, 2014 | Eric ShapiroBy the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
One of the benefits of hosting an event in New York City is the sense of atmosphere that only the “greatest city in the world” can provide.
The New York City Seminar and … Read More
Flatiron Hot! Pundit: Benghazi Scandal Will Not Just Go Away if Democrats Stay Silent
May 7, 2014 | Eric ShapiroI’ve noticed a disturbing trend on Twitter. Many Democrats, from online activists to President Barack Obama himself, seem to feel that it is beneath them to spend time addressing the Republican Party’s Benghazi conspiracy theory. I can certainly understand their … Read More
Flatiron Hot! Pundit: Paid Sick Leave & How One Flatiron Company is Trying to Comply
May 7, 2014 | Eric ShapiroEffective May 1st, 2014, all employers in New York City were required to provide their employees with notice regarding the city’s new paid sick leave law. Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the Earned Sick Time Act on March 20th and … Read More
Quirky Coming of Age Dramedy “Sleeping With the Fishes” Paints Nuanced Portrait of Jewish-Latino Upbringing
May 5, 2014 | Eric ShapiroDirector and screenwriter Nicole Gomez Fisher’s star is on the rise. Possessing a distinctive, quirky style that simultaneously lends itself well to indie films and suggests mainstream potential, she pulls off a deft balance between light humor and meaningful exploration … Read More
Madison Square Eats 2014 Serves Up Culinary Feast in Flatiron District
April 30, 2014 | Eric ShapiroUpdate: Madison Square Eats is here – check out this live footage from Friday in the Flatiron Public Plazas
Madison Square Eats 2014 is almost upon us. Put together by the Madison Square Park Conservancy and Urban Space, the … Read More