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Jon Cleary Takes His Turn at Mad. Sq. Park Concert Series
July 24, 2014 | Tod ShapiroBy Tod Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff A sweltering summer night in late July served as the backdrop for Jon Cleary’s turn in the excellent Mad. Sq. Park Summer Concert Series, “Mad Square Music,” this past Wednesday … Read More
Madison Square Park Shake Shack to Close for 5 Months of Renovation
July 22, 2014 | Eric ShapiroNO SHAKE SHACK FOR FIVE MONTHS! This is the horrifying reality Flatiron District residents and fast food lovers everywhere must face, as the popular purveyor of shakes, burgers and fries closes its flagship location in Madison Square Park for renovations. … Read More
Todd Akin Returns, Shines New Spotlight on GOP War on Women
July 21, 2014 | Eric ShapiroTodd Akin is back with a vengeance. In 2012, the Missouri Republican lost a winnable Senate seat for the GOP to vulnerable Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill when he let slip: “If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways … Read More
Flatiron BID Announces Flatiron Plaza Holiday Design Competition
July 18, 2014 | Eric ShapiroOn July 14, in partnership with the Van Alen Institute, the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership announced the Flatiron Plaza Holiday Design Competition. A varied selection of acclaimed Flatiron District designers and architects will submit their designs for objects that capture … Read More
The Juice Shop Serves up Exotic Organic Smoothies & Food in Flatiron
July 8, 2014 | Eric ShapiroThe Juice Shop Kitchen and Juicery (aka “The Juice Shop”) is not just a shop in New York City’s famous Chelsea and Flatiron District; it’s a tradition. “My grandparents owned grocery stores on the Lower East Side,” founder Brian Schoenberger explained to … Read More
Walter Martin a Hit With Kids in Madison Square Park July 3rd
July 3, 2014 | Tod ShapiroBy Tod Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Walter Martin took his turn enchanting kids and their parents on July 3rd in Madison Square Park on a sizzling summer morning! The hot weather did not stop the parents … Read More
Flatiron Biz VenueBook Offers Cloud-Based Scheduling, Management, Marketing for Event Venues – “Open Table” for the Event Venue Sector?
July 1, 2014 | Eric ShapiroBy Eric Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
The event industry has been among the slowest to take advantage of the opportunities inherent in digital technology. However, the past few years have seen a revolution in event planning, … Read More
Hobby Lobby Decision Reflects Supreme Court’s Special Treatment of Pro-Life Views
June 30, 2014 | Eric ShapiroToday, the Supreme Court ruled in the case of Hobby Lobby vs Sebelius that “pro-life” business owners may abstain from covering women’s contraceptives that violate their religious beliefs. This is not only a major blow to women’s rights, but also … Read More
Marble Collegiate Church to Organize, Join in on Gay Pride Festivities
June 28, 2014 | Eric ShapiroThe Marble Collegiate Church, located in the Flatiron District at 5th Avenue and 29th Street, has organized a pair of great events to celebrate the NYC Pride March.
On Sunday, June 29th at 9:00 AM, the Marble Collegiate Church will host … Read More
Joanie Leeds and the Night Lights Light Up the Park for Mad. Sq. Kids Series
June 24, 2014 | Tod ShapiroBy Tod Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Joanie Leeds and the Night Lights took their turn in the Mad. Sq. Kids Free Concert Series on a sunny Tuesday morning in the Park. Kids and their parents enjoyed … Read More