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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
Flatiron Hot! Critic: Spider-Man No More? Why Marvel and Sony Deal is Bad for the Character
February 10, 2015 | Eric ShapiroNews that Spider-Man and the Avengers will now share the same universe has been received enthusiastically by most fans. Under the new arrangement, Sony will share control of the character with Marvel Studios, aka Disney’s version of the Marvel Universe. The … 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
Williamsburg Warehouse Fire Spreads Smoke Across Brooklyn Waterfront
February 3, 2015 | Tod ShapiroBy Tod Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
New York City is truly “the City that Never Sleeps” – there is always some kind of epic happening, whether in sports, politics, theater – or the latest accident or … 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
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
Hudson Yards 7 Train Extension and New Subway Stop – Sneak Peak!
January 16, 2015 | Tod ShapiroBy the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
The long-awaited extension of the 7 train to the Far West Side and Javits Center is almost here! Of course, this major enhancement to the Manhattan transit grid has been an eternity … Read More
Strike While the Iron is Hot – NYC Seminar Center Celebrates Holidays With Bowling at Frames
December 26, 2014 | Eric ShapiroBy Eric Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Putting together a memorable holiday party is no small feat for a small business. On the one hand, you want to show your employees that they are appreciated, especially when … Read More
Flatiron Hot! Pundit: Ismaaiyl Brinsley Killed 2 Cops. How Could Anyone Blame Michael Brown and Eric Garner Protesters?
December 23, 2014 | Eric ShapiroBy Eric Shapiro – edited by the Flatiorn Hot! News Editorial Staff
Imagine waking up one morning, checking the news and discovering that you’ve been blamed for the assassination of two people you’ve never met. That’s exactly what millions of … Read More