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Staples Offers “Best Break Ever” Fun and Games in Public Plaza North
October 6, 2014 | Tod ShapiroBy Tod Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
On the way to work this morning, as I passed by Madison Square Park, in particular the North Public Plaza, I was greeted by a mini-carnival sponsored by Staples corporate offices … Read More
The Best of Thailand — Right in Madison Square Park on a Sunday Afternoon!
September 29, 2014 | Tod ShapiroBy Tod Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
A late Sunday afternoon stroll through Madison Square Park often reveals unexpected pleasures. One never knows when one might leave the familiar confines of New York City and the Flatiron … Read More
Flatiron District Greets New Lego Store
September 27, 2014 | Eric ShapiroBy Eric Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! Editorial Staff
Attention colored block enthusiasts in New York City and beyond: a new Lego store has arrived in the Flatiron District. From now on, 200 Fifth Avenue, previously home to the Italian buffet … Read More
Blondie Marks 40th Anniversary With Debbie Harry Photo Exhibit in Chelsea
September 26, 2014 | Eric ShapiroBy Eric Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Anyone familiar with punk/new wave band Blondie knows that guitarist Chris Stein and lead singer Debbie Harry produce great music. What they might not know is that the one-time couple … Read More
Capital One Touts Credit Tracker Tool With Celeb Hosts Sabrina Soto and David Tutera
September 24, 2014 | Eric ShapiroBy Eric Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
On Tuesday, October 23rd, Capital One hosted a trivia night to promote Credit Tracker, a free online interactive tool that assists Capital One customers in managing their credit information. To … Read More
People’s Climate March Mobilizes Massive Crowd to Fight Climate Change
September 22, 2014 | Eric ShapiroBy Eric Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
The conventional wisdom was that 100,000 people would participate in the People’s Climate March. The conventional wisdom was wrong. 400,000 people showed up to march in the largest ever event … Read More
Visa Everywhere Promotion Asks Flatiron District: Where Do You Want to Be?
September 16, 2014 | Tod ShapiroBy Tod Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
The latest promotion for Flatiron dwellers to ponder and participate in comes to us, in the North Public Plaza, courtesy of Visa and their “everywhere you want to be” promotion. … Read More
Cragg’s “Walks of Life” Taking Shape in Madison Square Park
September 11, 2014 | Tod ShapiroBy Tod Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
It’s always exciting to watch for the latest iteration of Mad. Sq. Art to take shape in the Park. This terrific program, courtesy of the Madison Square Park Conservancy, puts … Read More
La Charentaise TCHA USA Brings Iconic French Slippers to America
September 11, 2014 | Eric ShapiroLa Charentaise is not just a slipper; it’s living history. Jennifer Hessel, a marketing executive, discovered La Charentaise (or “TCHAS”) on one of her many trips to Paris while recovering from appendicitis. She quickly fell in love with the slippers and their rich … Read More
Mad. Sq. 200 Historic Fair Celebrates Naming of Madison Square Park
September 8, 2014 | Tod ShapiroBy Tod Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
This past Saturday saw a rollicking celebration of the 200th anniversary of the naming of our very own Madison Square Park! A sizable crowd was on hand to enjoy … Read More