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Flatiron District to Get its Own Public Wi-Fi Network, Other Upgrades
February 27, 2014 | Eric ShapiroThe Flatiron District has evolved a lot over the past couple of decades, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. In a bid to make the neighborhood an even more attractive destination for businesses and professionals, the Flatiron 23rd … Read More
The Storehouse Bar: Where Simple & Friendly Help the Drinks Go Down Easy
February 10, 2014 | Eric ShapiroThe Storehouse, located at 69 West 23rd Street right in the heart of the Flatiron District and Chelsea, is a breath of fresh air. New York City abounds with “gimmick bars” that smack you in the face with ideas or … Read More
Guilty Goose: A Choice Gastro Pub With a Rich History
February 6, 2014 | Eric ShapiroGoogle Guilty Goose and the first thing you’ll notice is that it’s boldly advertised as “the best restaurant in Chelsea NY.” While this statement may seem like marketing hyperbole, the historic gastro pub, located at 131 West 23rd Street, can certainly make … Read More
B Corps: The Conscience of Capitalism
February 3, 2014 | Louis HunekeBusiness as we know it today may change forever in the coming decades, as companies take into account the impact of climate change. Many businesses big and small are beginning to see the dangers pollution and climate change pose to … Read More
Philip Seymour Hoffman in Flatiron District for “Trending Down” Pilot in September 2013
February 3, 2014 | Eric ShapiroYou probably already heard the tragic news that Oscar-winning actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his apartment yesterday of an apparent drug overdose. Hoffman had a large body of work, appearing in such films as Almost Famous, The Big Lebowski, Boogie … Read More
Keystone XL: the Moment of Truth for President Obama’s Climate Change Legacy
January 31, 2014 | Eric ShapiroOil pipelines are a lot like entitlement programs: once they’re in place, they never go away. O.K., so this is a flawed comparison, but in one key way, it touches on an important truth: what may start out as something … Read More
5 Great Super Bowl Events in the Flatiron District
January 30, 2014 | Eric ShapiroOn Sunday, February 2nd, the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks will face off in what’s certain to be a Super Bowl for the ages, as superstar Peyton Manning goes head to head with young gun Russell Wilson. Before you … Read More
Foodtrainers’ Lauren Slayton Dishes on Dieting, “The Little Book of Thin”
January 23, 2014 | Eric ShapiroAnyone who’s been getting their daily dose of Flatiron Hot News (otherwise known as vitamin FH) knows that on Tuesday, November 14, the Greensquare Tavern hosted a book signing party for nutrition guru Lauren Slayton MS RD, the founder of … Read More
Obama Talks Marijuana, Lighting up Legalization Debate
January 20, 2014 | Eric ShapiroAmericans should be proud of their president today. No, he didn’t fix the Obamacare website. No, he didn’t convince Iran to give up its nuclear aspirations. No, he didn’t craft comprehensive regulations to curb Wall Street abuses. All he did … Read More
President Obama’s Surveillance Reform
January 17, 2014 | Shaun PersaudEarlier today, President Obama gave a speech in which he announced some big changes to America’s government surveillance programs. The changes offer a promise to protect the privacy of American citizens while placing more restrictions on the varying ways the … Read More