Business
Out of the Closet: Special Old Converse Sneakers Turn Up in the Flatiron Public Plaza
March 3, 2015 | Tod ShapiroBy 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
Paid Sick Leave Survey Asks NYC Business Owners for Input on PSL Law
February 23, 2015 | Eric ShapiroA new paid sick leave survey gives New York City business owners the opportunity to offer feedback on the paid sick leave law passed by the City Council on February 26, 2014. Under the Earned Sick Time Act, all New York City employers with five … Read More
Digital.NYC Tour Will Bring Tech, Startup Tips to Flatiron District
February 20, 2015 | Eric ShapiroThe 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
Marie Ortaliz Offers NYC Nursing Classes Ideal for Hands-On Learners
February 19, 2015 | Eric ShapiroThe Flatiron District and Chelsea are home to a wide range of classes and seminars, many of them held at the New York City Seminar and Conference Center, a source of value conference space since 2005. Marie Ortaliz EdD, MS, BSN, RN, CCRN … Read More
Madison Square Park Art Installation: “Gazing Globes” by Paula Hayes
February 13, 2015 | Tod ShapiroMadison 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
Free Kanye West Concert Next to Madison Square Park Requires Big Setup
February 10, 2015 | Eric ShapiroKanye West and Kevin Durant are coming to New York City’s Flatiron District for a free concert, the Jay Z-sponsored 1st Annual Rock City Classic, ahead of NBA All-Star Weekend. The neighborhood has no choice but to sit up and … Read More
Flatiron 23rd St. P’Ship Releases Special Announcement on the NBA Concert Event for Area Businesses and Residents
February 9, 2015 | Eric ShapiroFebruary 9, 2015
Letter to Flatiron District Businesses & Residents from Roc Nation Sports:
On Thursday evening, February 12th, between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., there will be a live musical performance, “Rn. 1st … Read More
Peter Regli’s Snowmen Camp Out Near Flatiron Building
February 3, 2015 | Tod ShapiroAs the Flatiron District and its residents deal with an onslaught of snowy weather, some new neighbors reared their chilly heads in the Flatiron South Public Plaza. “Snow Monsters,” the latest piece in Swiss artist Peter Regli’s Reality Hacking series, … Read More
Small Business Leverages Prestige of Flatiron District in New Promotional Efforts
February 2, 2015 | Eric ShapiroBy Eric Shapiro, Edited by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
In the past decade, the Flatiron District has emerged as a trendy, vibrant neighborhood that appeals to businesses, residents and tourists alike. Technology, youthfulness, creativity and innovation are some … Read More
A Bloated NBA All-Star Concert in New York City’s Flatiron District Exposes Rift in Public Policy
January 22, 2015 | Eric ShapiroAt first glance, an NBA All-Star Concert at the Flatiron North Plaza sounds like a good idea. What better way to publicize an exciting neighborhood than with a celebrity-laden extravaganza (superstar Rihanna has been tapped to perform) in celebration of basketball, a … Read More