Opinion and Commentary
Flatiron Hot! Foodie: J Gumbo’s Opens in Flatiron on 23rd Street – Fast Casual Cajun Food!
July 31, 2014 | Tod ShapiroBy Tod Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Let’s welcome J Gumbo to the Flatiron District’s incredibly diverse selection of eateries! The new fast-food casual restaurant opened its doors a few weeks ago on 23rd St. not far … 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
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
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
Why Eric Cantor’s Stunning Defeat is a Major Victory for the Tea Party
June 11, 2014 | Eric ShapiroMere hours after House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s stunning loss to economics professor David Brat in Virginia’s 7th district, the GOP establishment got to work trying to spin the resounding defeat in their favor. Their goal: to convince everyone that … Read More
Rachel Feinstein’s Folly Fairytale Comes to Life in Madison Square Park
June 4, 2014 | Flatironhot ContributorBy: Colleen McCartney and Tifani Ng
As the residents of Chelsea don vibrant hues and playful patterns for their summer strolls through Madison Square Park, they are set against a whimsically whitewashed fairytale landscape to complete the picture. Rachel Feinstein’s Folly … Read More
Scabby the Rat Protests Workers’ Mistreatment at Darden’s Olive Garden
May 29, 2014 | Eric ShapiroIn a time of ever-growing inequality, labor unions are one of the last lines of defense against mistreatment of workers by businesses large and small. This is the case even in liberal havens like New York City, home to powerful … Read More
Flatiron Hot! Critic: Game of Thrones Review – The Laws of Gods and Men
May 11, 2014 | Eric ShapiroSpoilers for Game of Thrones S4E06 “The Laws of Gods and Men” follow.
Now that’s more like it. Game of Thrones has been a bit unsteady in the first half of season four, alternating some of its best moments (the Purple Wedding) … Read More