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Madison Square Park Shake Shack to Close for 5 Months of Renovation
July 22, 2014 | Eric ShapiroNO SHAKE SHACK FOR FIVE MONTHS! This is the horrifying reality Flatiron District residents and fast food lovers everywhere must face, as the popular purveyor of shakes, burgers and fries closes its flagship location in Madison Square Park for renovations. … Read More
Todd Akin Returns, Shines New Spotlight on GOP War on Women
July 21, 2014 | Eric ShapiroTodd Akin is back with a vengeance. In 2012, the Missouri Republican lost a winnable Senate seat for the GOP to vulnerable Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill when he let slip: “If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways … Read More
Americans Side With Obama, Dems on Ukraine and the Middle East
July 21, 2014 | Eric ShapiroTurn on the news and you might get the impression that foreign policy hawks are making a comeback. There’s a good chance you’ll see the likes of John McCain, Lindsay Graham, Dick Cheney, Paul Wolfowitz and even the disgraced Dick … Read More
Flatiron BID Announces Flatiron Plaza Holiday Design Competition
July 18, 2014 | Eric ShapiroOn July 14, in partnership with the Van Alen Institute, the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership announced the Flatiron Plaza Holiday Design Competition. A varied selection of acclaimed Flatiron District designers and architects will submit their designs for objects that capture … Read More
Eataly NYC Brings Nutella Bar to the Flatiron District
July 15, 2014 | Flatironhot ContributorBy Tifani Ng, Zoe Liu and Colleen McCartney
Eataly NYC recently turned its stand-alone wine section into a Nutella Bar that serves freshly baked pastries, Lavazza coffee and tea, and house-made rustic bread from 10 AM to 11 PM. The new storefront already … Read More
The Juice Shop Serves up Exotic Organic Smoothies & Food in Flatiron
July 8, 2014 | Eric ShapiroThe Juice Shop Kitchen and Juicery (aka “The Juice Shop”) is not just a shop in New York City’s famous Chelsea and Flatiron District; it’s a tradition. “My grandparents owned grocery stores on the Lower East Side,” founder Brian Schoenberger explained to … Read More
Walter Martin a Hit With Kids in Madison Square Park July 3rd
July 3, 2014 | Tod ShapiroBy Tod Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Walter Martin took his turn enchanting kids and their parents on July 3rd in Madison Square Park on a sizzling summer morning! The hot weather did not stop the parents … Read More
Flatiron Biz VenueBook Offers Cloud-Based Scheduling, Management, Marketing for Event Venues – “Open Table” for the Event Venue Sector?
July 1, 2014 | Eric ShapiroBy Eric Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
The event industry has been among the slowest to take advantage of the opportunities inherent in digital technology. However, the past few years have seen a revolution in event planning, … Read More
5 Ways to Savor Summer in New York’s City’s Flatiron District & Chelsea
July 1, 2014 | Eric ShapiroBy the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Summer in New York City is a wonderfully unique experience that provides countless entertainment options. Given the diversity of NYC’s landscape and attractions, there is bound to be something for everyone to enjoy. … Read More
Hobby Lobby Decision Reflects Supreme Court’s Special Treatment of Pro-Life Views
June 30, 2014 | Eric ShapiroToday, the Supreme Court ruled in the case of Hobby Lobby vs Sebelius that “pro-life” business owners may abstain from covering women’s contraceptives that violate their religious beliefs. This is not only a major blow to women’s rights, but also … Read More