Citizens Union Hosts Forum on Albany Corruption at NY Law School; AG Schneiderman Lays Out Reform Agenda

Every few years, a new scandal brings New York State’s endemic political corruption to the public’s attention. Sheldon Silver’s recent arrest on corruption charges regarding alleged improper use of his position as Assembly Speaker is only the most recent example of … Read More

What Makes You Happy? Tell Your Fellow New Yorkers in the Flatiron Public Plaza!

What makes each of us happy?  Good food?  Great sex?  A good movie, show or play?  World peace, or saving the planet?  Well, if you ever wondered, or were too shy to ask, head to the Flatiron Public Plaza South, … Read More

Flatiron BID 2015 Sponsorship Program to Fund Neighborhood Development

The Flatiron District isn’t one of New York City’s most vibrant, trendy and thriving neighborhoods for no reason. Residents, small businesses, tech startups, New Yorkers and tourists have the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership Business Improvement District (Flatiron BID) to thank for that. Streetscape … Read More

Amé Amé to Host Book Reading Event: “The Monopolists” By Mary Pilon

Fans of eccentric NYC clothing stores and Monopoly (the board game, not the business term), take note. On Saturday, March 21st, author Mary Pilon will give a free book reading at Ame Ame, a fashion boutique located in NYC’s Flatiron … Read More

Madison Square Park Art – Fata Morgana by Teresita Fernandez

A new Madison Square Park art installation, Fata Morgana by artist Teresita Fernandez, will bloom in one of NYC’s most beloved public park from April 30th, 2015 through January 10th, 2016. The Madison Square Park Conservancy’s 30-second art exhibition is a sprawling sculpture … Read More

Out of the Closet: Special Old Converse Sneakers Turn Up in the Flatiron Public Plaza

By Tod Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff

Old sneakers never die – when they are worn to tatters, they may actually end up as cutting edge, avant garde works of art in the most unlikely places!  If … Read More

NYC Beer Week 2015: Five Participating Flatiron District & Chelsea Bars

NYC Beer Week 2015 is here and it’s hitting the Flatiron District and Chelsea areas with the force of a thousand kegs from February 21st to March 2nd. Visit Barcade, Eataly NY, Flatiron Hall, Foley’s and the Guilty Goose and enjoy Beer … Read More

Digital.NYC Tour Will Bring Tech, Startup Tips to Flatiron District

The Flatiron District’s reputation as a mecca for tech startups is well established, so it should come as little surprise that Digital.NYC will visit the neighborhood as part of its Digital.NYC Five-Borough Tour. On Thursday, April 2nd from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at … Read More

NYC Restaurant Week 2015 Brings Dining Discounts to Flatiron District

NYC Restaurant Week 2015 is here and there’s no better opportunity to explore Flatiron District restaurants. From February 16th to March 6, participating city restaurants and bars will showcase the food and drinks on their menus with some fantastic dining discounts. All NYC … Read More

Madison Square Park Art Installation: “Gazing Globes” by Paula Hayes

Madison Square Park’s latest public art installation, “Gazing Globes” by visual artist Paula Hayes, is nearing completion. The Madison Square Park Conservancy reports that the Paula Hayes sculpture installation will consist of 18 different globes, each containing its own unique internal tableau. They … Read More