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.Blue Dog Democrats’ Imperil Themselves, Liberal Agenda With Obamacare Sabotage
December 2, 2013 | Eric ShapiroThe Republican Party may be easy to hate, but there is perhaps no lower political life form than a Blue Dog Democrat. Actual dogs are loyal, brave, predictable and enjoy pissing all over the place to mark their … Read More
Review and Recap: HBO’s New Comedy Series, “Getting On”
December 1, 2013 | Eric ShapiroHBO’s new series Getting On, based on a British show of the same name, tackles subjects that more conventional comedies often whitewash or ignore: aging, death and dying. Set in a long-term care facility, it stars Alex Borstein as Dawn … Read More
Carolers in Flatiron North Plaza by Madison Square Park Offer Holiday Cheer in Song
November 25, 2013 | Eric ShapiroBy The Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
The Flatiron District got an early start to the holidays and the special promotion of “23 Days of Flatiron Cheer”, as Monday night at 6 PM the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership helped area … Read More
Need a Venue for Your Holiday Meeting or Party? NYCSCC and Greensquare Tavern Have the Solution
November 21, 2013 | Eric ShapiroBy Eric Shapiro & The Flatiron Hot News Editorial Staff
HOST YOUR BUSINESS MEETING IN THE HEART OF CHELSEA (ONE BLOCK FROM THE FLATIRON BUILDING) AT 23RD AND 6TH…
Google calls Chelsea … Read More
Lin Yan’s “Flora Sutra L = T + V” Exhibit Comes to Flatiron Prow Art Space
November 19, 2013 | Eric ShapiroVideo by Tod Shapiro, all photos from website of the Cheryl McGinnis Gallery
What’s in a lotus? With her meticulously crafted installation, Flora Sutra L = T + V, artist Lin Yan answers this question: quite a lot, maybe even … Read More
Playstation 4 Launches at Chelsea Best Buy
November 15, 2013 | Eric ShapiroAlmost nothing brings nerds throughout New York City together like a new video game console, and the release of Sony’s long-awaited Playstation 4 (PS4) is no exception. When the clock strikes midnight, gamers will finally be able to get their … Read More
“12 Years a Slave” Reveals Physical, Spiritual Wounds of Slavery
November 11, 2013 | Eric ShapiroIt’s probably safe to assume that no modern film has presented the devastating experience of slavery in a positive light. However,12 Years a Slave, directed by Steve McQueen, truly leaves no stone unturned in its portrayal of a thoroughly explored, … Read More
Flatiron Hot! Pundit: Forum at Hudson Guild-Elliott Center shows ALL the Mayoral Candidates
October 31, 2013 | Eric ShapiroIf you get all your news from mainstream sources, you might assume that there are only two candidates campaigning to become the next mayor of New York. You’d be wrong. In fact, there are actually 15 – and they truly … Read More
NYC Mayoral Debate 2013: Lhota & de Blasio Clash Over Future of New York City
October 15, 2013 | Eric ShapiroIn a debate in which one candidate takes the stage with a seemingly insurmountable lead, it is reasonable to expect fireworks to ensue as the presumed loser attempts to change the momentum of the race by forcing a gaffe or … Read More
NYC is for Parades this Fall – Columbus Day, Halloween and the Avon Walk!
October 14, 2013 | Eric ShapiroCompiled and edited by Eric Shapiro, Louis Huneke and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Columbus Day:
The 69th Annual Columbus Day Parade will be descending on 5th Avenue this Monday, October 14th. Named after the great Italian explorer who … Read More