Events and Happenings
“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” Star Brandi Glanville Hits Flatiron
April 4, 2014 | Eric ShapiroThe Flatiron District seems to attract celebrities like honey attracts bears. Phillip Seymour Hoffman made an appearance a short time before his tragic death. Brandi Glanville is the latest example. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star made an appearance … Read More
Faberge Egg Hunt Comes to Flatiron Public Plazas – Come See!
April 3, 2014 | Tod ShapiroBy Tod Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Special Update 4-7-2014: Two More Eggs have appeared in the North Plaza! Be sure to check them out and add them to your list if you are partipating in the … Read More
Flatiron Partnership Holds Business Assistance Forum at Baruch College
March 26, 2014 | Eric ShapiroCompiled by Louis Hunecke, Eric Shapiro & Tod Shapiro – Edited by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Yesterday, the Flatiron Partnership held a Business Assistance Forum at the Newman Seminar and Conference Center at Baruch College. Students, aspiring entrepreneurs, … Read More
Landscapes/Landschaft Conveys Spirit of New York at Flatiron Prow Art Space
March 24, 2014 | Eric ShapiroNew York City is famous for its art museums, so what better way to expose this bounty of creativity than by displaying it in public for all pedestrians to see? The Sprint Flatiron Prow Art Space has been home to a … Read More
Ebony & Ivy Author Craig Steven Wilder to Speak at Revolution Books
March 14, 2014 | Eric ShapiroAuthor Craig Steven Wilder will speak at Revolution Books on Tuesday, March 18th at 7:00 PM. A leading historian of race and African American culture, Wilder will discuss his latest book, Ebony & Ivy, released September 17th, 2013. Ebony & Ivy examines … Read More
Flatiron District Offers Best of Art, Music, Theater, Comedy
March 14, 2014 | Eric ShapiroThe Flatiron District boasts a diverse selection of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Sometimes, though, you might be in the mood for something other than the usual nightlife activities. Well, you’re in luck! Flatiron theaters like the Joyce Theater and the … Read More
Israeli-Palestinian Debate Erupts at Chelsea Community Meeting
March 13, 2014 | Eric ShapiroOn Wednesday, March 5th, Community Board 4 (CB4) Chelsea Now’s apt title of “Speedy CB4 Meeting Delivers.” convened at the Fulton Center at 119 Ninth Avenue between West 17th and 18th Streets. Chelsea Now reports that issues covered included support for business diversity, … Read More
Man Beaten With Cast in Bathroom Stall at Flatiron Bounce Sports Bar
March 13, 2014 | Eric ShapiroWhat’s worse than being punched in the face at a bar? Being punched in the face in a bar’s bathroom stall by a guy wearing a cast on his hand. The Flatiron District’s very own Bounce Sporting Club, located at … Read More
Follow the Latest Updates on East Harlem Building Explosions
March 12, 2014 | Eric ShapiroIn the Flatiron District and all across the city, our hearts go out to those affected by the building explosions in East Harlem. Likely the result of a gas leak, two deaths and 18 injuries have been reported as of … Read More
Paid Sick Leave in New York: What Employers & Employees Need to Know
March 7, 2014 | Eric ShapiroThe New York City Council expanded last year’s Earned Sick Time Act on February 26th to require all businesses with five or more employees to grant employees up to five sick days annually. Mayor Bill de Blasio’s initiative has generated controversy in the business community. … Read More