Gale Brewer: NBA All-Star Concert in NYC’s Flatiron District a Misuse of Public Space

By 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

Peter Regli’s Snowmen Camp Out Near Flatiron Building

As 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

A Bloated NBA All-Star Concert in New York City’s Flatiron District Exposes Rift in Public Policy

At 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

Flatiron District to Host Massive NBA All-Star Concert

On 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

Strike While the Iron is Hot – NYC Seminar Center Celebrates Holidays With Bowling at Frames

By Eric Shapiro and the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff

Putting together a memorable holiday party is no small feat for a small business. On the one hand, you want to show your employees that they are appreciated, especially when … Read More

Flatiron Hot! Pundit: Ismaaiyl Brinsley Killed 2 Cops. How Could Anyone Blame Michael Brown and Eric Garner Protesters?

By Eric Shapiro – edited by the Flatiorn Hot! News Editorial Staff

Imagine waking up one morning, checking the news and discovering that you’ve been blamed for the assassination of two people you’ve never met. That’s exactly what millions of … Read More

Make Your Business Meetings More Engaging With These Tips From NYC Seminar and Conference Center

Contributed by Local Vox/Nearsay for the Flatiron Hot! News December 2014

Corporate seminars typically cover many important topics, so it’s important to pay close attention. However, the long hours and copious information can also be quite draining for attendees. When … Read More

Flatiron District Holiday Attractions for Procrastinators

Contributed by Local Vox/Nearsay for the Flatiron Hot! News November 2014

So the holiday season is upon you and you’ve procrastinated on making plans. Sure, you may have something to do on Christmas, but what about all that time off? … Read More

Flatiron Hot! Pundit: One Week Later: Reflecting on the Experience and Meaning of Millions March NYC

By Eric Shapiro Edited By The Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff

There’s something to be said for waiting a few days to write about an experience so profound and emotionally overwhelming as participating in Millions March NYC. It needs time … Read More