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Kanye West: Win Free Tickets to NBA All-Star Weekend Concert in NYC
February 9, 2015 | Eric ShapiroKanye West is coming to New York City’s Flatiron District on February 12th to perform a free concert ahead of NBA All-Star Weekend. Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder will also appear at the event, sponsored by rapper Jay … Read More
Valentine’s Day in NYC’s Flatiron District: Three Romantic Restaurants
February 7, 2015 | Eric ShapiroThe Flatiron District is the perfect place to spend your Valentine’s Day in New York City. Since nothing fans the flames of love like a delicious meal, you’re probably wondering where to eat. But with so many fine restaurants to … Read More
Kanye West Hits NBA All-Star Weekend With Free Show in NYC’s Flatiron
February 5, 2015 | Eric ShapiroKanye West and Kevin Durant are set to headline a free concert in the Flatiron District on February 12 to coincide with NBA All-Star Weekend. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the concert will take place from 8:00 PM to 9:00 … Read More
Gale Brewer: NBA All-Star Concert in NYC’s Flatiron District a Misuse of Public Space
February 3, 2015 | Eric ShapiroBy Eric Shapiro
An enormous concert in honor of NBA All-Star Weekend is coming to the Flatiron District’s North Plaza. Whether you like it or not. Judging by her recent letter to the De Blasio Administration, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer … 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
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
4 Fun Facts About the Flatiron Building
January 21, 2015 | Eric ShapiroNew York City’s Flatiron Building is one of the most beautiful buildings to visit and photograph in the entire city. Whether it’s set against a bright blue sky or misty rain, the Flatiron has a regal elegance that translates into … Read More
Flatiron District to Host Massive NBA All-Star Concert
January 21, 2015 | Eric ShapiroOn Thursday, February 12, the NBA will hold a promotional event for the upcoming NBA All Star weekend in the north section of Flatiron Pedestrian Plaza, adjacent to Madison Square Park. The NBA All-Star Weekend Concert, which will last 45 … Read More