An Evening at the Center for Jewish History: The Jews and Classical Islam; Venice Ghetto Artifacts; Yiddish Cartoons

Reported by Tod Shapiro for the Flatiron Hot! News

I had a chance to spend this past Tuesday evening at the ever-fascinating Center for Jewish History on 16th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, a short stroll from NYC Seminar … Read More

Meditation for Stressed out Flatiron and Chelsea Residents: Michel Pascal Discusses “On Site” Approach

Reported by Tod Shapiro for the Flatiron Hot! News

All of us at the NYC Seminar and Conference Center and, of course, in Flatiron and Chelsea – the center of New York’s fast-paced working world for digital media, tech startups, … Read More

A Quick Stroll Through Union Square Park on a Sunny Fall Afternoon – Gardens, Sculpture, Green Spaces

Reported by Tod Shapiro for the Flatiron Hot! News

I had some free time on a bright and sunny Thursday afternoon while on my way to catch a show at the Classic Stage Company, namely the terrific revival of the … Read More

Mad Square Eats Back for 2016 – Lots of Choices for Lunch and Dinner Breaks in Flatiron!

Reported by Tod Shapiro for the Flatiron Hot! News

It’s that time of year again, and I’ve come to expect my fix of mouth-watering options for an occasional lunch or dinner break from my busy days at NYC Seminar Center. … Read More

Farm Heroes Super Saga Takes Over Madison Square Park – Hug Your Cropsies!

Reported by Tod Shapiro and Edited by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff

On my way to work on a splendid Wednesday morning, as I was enjoying the usual delights of Madison Square Park’s trees and flowers, I saw in … Read More

Proposed Midtown Zoning Changes Being Rolled Out to Public – Pay Attention, Flatiron Citizens!

Reported by Tod Shapiro for the Flatiron Hot! News

The long-awaited rezoning efforts by the city to allow for the redevelopment of midtown, with the de Blasio administration picking up where Bloomberg’s left off, are being rolled out as the … Read More

News Flash: Shakespeare Comes to Bryant Park!

Written by Max Shapiro and Edited by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff

In September, Shakespeare enthusiasts are in for a treat. Starting tomorrow, September 1, and continuing though September 17, Bryant Park will once again host performances of one … Read More

Bryant Park Emerging Music Festival Showcases Up-and-Coming Artists

Reported by Max Shapiro and edited by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff

Last Friday, Bryant Park held its annual Emerging Music Festival. During this event, talented up-and-coming artists are given their chance to shine. The park was packed that … Read More

Janette Sadik-Khan Discusses her New Book “Streetfight” at Rizzoli Bookstore

Written by Max Shapiro and Edited by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff

I apologize for the delay in covering this, but I suppose better late than never.

Two weeks ago, Janette Sadik-Khan hosted a lecture at Rizzoli Bookstore to … Read More

It Can Wait: VR Simulator Displays the Dangers of Texting and Driving

Written by Max Shapiro and Edited by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff

Today in the Flatiron South Plaza, It Can Wait, the organization that spreads awareness of the dangers of texting and driving, has a booth set up with … Read More