Wellness Wednesdays: Women’s Jiu Jitsu Class in Flatiron Plaza

By Max Shapiro

Every Wednesday evening this summer at 6:30 pm, the Flatiron 23rd St Partnership has “Wellness Wednesday,” at the South Flatiron Public Plaza, where different fitness activities are held each week. This week, a women’s Jiu Jitsu class was given … Read More

Broadway Actress Alexandra Silber Holds a Q&A for her New Novel in Bryant Park

July 6, 2016

By Max Shapiro

Alexandra Silber is an accomplished actress who is best known for her role as Hodel in the Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof. She has recently published a novel titled After Anatevka: A Novel Inspired by Fiddler … Read More

It’s Summer Again in Flatiron

By Max Shapiro

Summer is back, and here in the Flatiron district, the home of NYC Seminar and Conference Center, Flatiron Ho!t News’ sponsor, there’s more to do than ever. Here’s a sampling of what was going on today and … Read More

Highlights from the 2017 Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership Annual Meeting!

Reported by Heather Nichols for the Flatiron Hot! News

The 2017 Flatiron/23rd Street BID Annual Meeting and community reception that took place on June 8th at the Grey Group Town Hall began with an introduction by Jennifer Brown, the executive … Read More

Three Great Options for Theater and Dance in Flatiron/Chelsea – The Irish Rep, The Joyce & The Atlantic Theater Company!

Reported for the Flatiron Hot! News by Justin Tavarez and Kazem Moradi

The Flatiron District and Chelsea offer many fine options for Off-Broadway entertainment, and here are three excellent choices for those looking for some fine theater and dance in … Read More

Sephardic Film Festival at Center for Jewish History: Tuesday’s Theme was Young Love!

Reported for the Flatiron Hot! News by Tod Shapiro

The Center for Jewish History, located on 16th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in NYC, and a short walk from the NYC Seminar and Conference Center, continues to be a … Read More

Arby’s Opens New Location in Flatiron: Fans Can Enjoy Roast Beef and Other Favorites!

Reported by Tod Shapiro for Flatiron Hot! News

Flatiron continues to be a locus for the latest and greatest food and dining offerings, with the 23rd Street corridor between Madison and 5th Avenues welcoming another fast food option to the … Read More

Flatiron/Chelsea Yoga Studio Contributes to World Peace: Stand on Your Head!

Reported by Tod Shapiro for Flatiron Hot! News

As Flatiron and Chelsea denizens know, our neighborhood is home to all kinds of businesses and operations – tech, digital media, restaurants, you name it – and they all use the most … Read More

Light at the End of the Tunnel: A Chance for a Better Penn Station at Last?

Reported by Tod Shapiro for the Flatiron Hot! News

As a Community Board 5 member, I had a chance to attend a special seminar and panel discussion last Thursday sponsored by CB5 and the Regional Planning Association that discussed some … Read More

New Year for Flatiron, NoMad, Union Square Features Sculptures and Public Events!

Reported by Tod Shapiro for the Flatiron Hot! News

It’s a new year, and that means Flatiron and the nearby environs adjacent to NYC Seminar and Conference Center will shortly be sporting some new public art and sculptures and a … Read More