Mr. Reed Performs at Madison Square Park

Reported by Ameena Makhdoomi and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff

During Madison Square Park’s: Madison Sq. Music: Above Ground Series, I had the pleasure of listening to Mr. Reed’s music. He has performed his amazing music from our subway … Read More

Madison Square Park Kids Summer Concert Series Kicks Off with Suz Slezak

It’s that time of year again – and the kids can’t wait!  The start of summer in the Flatiron District on the lawns of Mad Square Park means another summer of musical fun for both kids and adults, thanks to … Read More

Madison Square Park Shake Shack Reopens After Lengthy Renovations

At long last, Shake Shack, the beloved purveyor of delicious burgers, fries, shakes and custards known for drawing long lines in Madison Square Park, has reopened. As if Mad Sq Eats didn’t give hungry New Yorkers in the Flatiron District enough … 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

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

Free Kanye West Concert Next to Madison Square Park Requires Big Setup

Kanye 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

Madison Square Park Tree Lighting & Ugly Sweater Contest Channel Flatiron Holiday Spirit

By Eric Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff

The Flatiron District’s holiday festivities are well underway. On Tuesday December 9th, the annual Madison Square Park Tree Lighting Ceremony illuminated the evening, with New Yorkers of all ages and … Read More

Update: Madison Square Park Shake Shack Renovations

Notice something different about Madison Square Park? No, we’re not talking about a new event or art installation . We’re talking about the temporary closing of Shake Shack for renovations. Sure, the Shake Shack structure itself is still present, but gone … Read More

The Best of Thailand — Right in Madison Square Park on a Sunday Afternoon!

By 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

Cragg’s “Walks of Life” Taking Shape in Madison Square Park

By 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