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.NBA Comm. Adam Silver Bans Donald Sterling, Shines Spotlight on Us
April 29, 2014 | Eric ShapiroDonald Sterling just got served. NBA commissioner Adam Silver dropped an atom bomb on the disgraced owner of the Los Angeles Clippers when he announced that he would be fined 2.5 million dollars and banned for life from the league. … Read More
How Cellphone Games Rot Our Brains, Poison Our Souls and Ruin Society
April 28, 2014 | Eric ShapiroCellphone games are evil. Well, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but not as much as you might think. First and foremost, they deprive us of an ostensibly unpleasant activity: doing nothing. Waiting. A lot of good things happen … Read More
Cliven Bundy, Slavery Nostalgia and the Inherent Racism of the GOP
April 27, 2014 | Eric ShapiroCliven Bundy’s nostalgia for slavery is not news because a cartoonish rancher said something racist. That probably happens every day in bars throughout the west and the former confederate states of the south (no offense to non-racists in those regions). The … Read More
Spring Has Sprung! Visit 3 Great Parks Near the Flatiron District
April 27, 2014 | Eric ShapiroBy the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
The Flatiron District has a whole lot to offer. Among its numerous advantages is close proximity to a number of scenic parks. The long winter is over and spring has sprung. Madison Square … Read More
Designer Josh Held Brings Singular Talent to Flatiron’s Tres Carnes
April 24, 2014 | Eric ShapiroJosh Held is an artist of the rarest sort. Focused but laid back, eccentric but grounded, eclectic but possessing a singular style, Held has pushed the boundaries of his craft according to his unique creative vision. After earning a Bachelor … Read More
Five Great Flatiron & Chelsea Art Galleries
April 21, 2014 | Eric ShapiroChelsea contains more than 200 art galleries, making it a hub of culture, diversity, and inspiration.The Flatiron District boasts some choice options as well. If you’re looking for a relaxing way to spend your time, visiting one of Chelsea’s many art … Read More
Birch Coffee: Community, Sustainability and a Great Cup o’ Flatiron Joe
April 16, 2014 | Eric ShapiroBirch Coffee is a coffee shop with a mission: to provide a unique, delicious, sustainable cup of coffee for anyone who walks through the door. On top of that, customers can choose from a variety of organic food offerings. Menus … Read More
New York City Rescue Mission Helps Troubled Soul Unlock His Full Potential
April 11, 2014 | Eric ShapiroTalk to David Butler and he’ll strike you as an articulate man devoted to his family, his faith and his budding career as a fashion model. As the old saying goes, he seems to have his shit together. He is … Read More
4 Flatiron Comedy Clubs That Will Leave You in Stitches
April 10, 2014 | Eric ShapiroBy the New York City Seminar and Conference Center’s Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
The Flatiron District offers an abundance of quality entertainment, whether you want to laugh, dine, or just have a good time. Comedy clubs are so numerous … Read More
Farm Heroes Brings Walking, Talking Veggies to Flatiron Public Plaza
April 9, 2014 | Eric ShapiroIs it possible – walking, talking carrots, tomatoes and green apples taking over the Flatiron North Public Plaza? No, your eyes are not deceiving you. Get out on this sunny Wednesday afternoon at lunch time and check out the latest, … Read More