START WITH LOVE: PRIDE IN FLATIRON & NOMAD

Happy Pride! The Flatiron NoMad Partnership proudly presents “Start With Love: PRIDE in Flatiron & NoMad” – our first-ever cultural program honoring Pride Month and celebrating our neighborhood’s legacy as the official starting point of the iconic NYC Pride March.

Throughout June, we’re spotlighting the joy, creativity, and inclusivity that make Flatiron & NoMad a place where everyone can come together and celebrate love in all its forms — through vibrant placemaking, the historic Pride March, and support for our LGBTQIA+ owned businesses.

Some highlights of our activations for Pride include:

• Live music pop-ups at LGBTQIA+ owned businesses this Saturday, June 21st in collaboration with Make Music New York
• Rainbow Adirondack chairs located in our public spaces
• Blooming Together Photo Frame on the Flatiron North Plaza by artist Molly Gambardella

Learn more about our exciting Pride happenings!

MOVERS & SHAKERS: MANEESH K. GOYAL & ALVINA PATEL BUXANI, CO-OWNERS OF PASSERINE

In honor of Pride Month, we recently had the opportunity to interview Maneesh K. Goyal and Alvina Patel Buxani, Co-Owners of seasonal Indian restaurant Passerine located at 36 East 20th Street.

“We are proud New Yorkers, each having lived here for more than 25 years,” says Maneesh and Alvina. “We also both live and raise our young families in Flatiron. Our joint dream was to pay homage to our Indian heritage and open something for New York, by New Yorkers. Passerine is a joint love letter — to both India & New York.”

CELEBRATING & HONORING JUNETEENTH

On June 19th we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans in 1865.

In honor of Juneteenth, we’ve compiled a list of ways to celebrate through the support of Black-owned businesses in Flatiron & NoMad, resources and organizations, and notable neighborhood events in Black history.

Join local Black-owned small businesses tth Vintage Boutique and Noir et Blanc tomorrow from 10 am – 7 pm to celebrate Juneteenth with purpose, style, and community. Learn more.

LOCAL PRIDE CELEBRATIONS & EXPERIENCES

Several Flatiron & NoMad retailers are offering promotions in honor of Pride! Explore our guide that features local celebratory experiences you can enjoy throughout June.

Featuring:

• Pride High Tea at Nubeluz
• Pride Fundraiser for the Empire City Men’s Chorus at MAISON 10
• Festive Pride Merch from Rashmi Gill Photography

NEW NEIGHBOR ROUNDUP: Mama Mezze, Tenjou, THISBOWL & Saint Urban

Several exciting new businesses have recently opened in the neighborhood. This roundup features a variety of new neighbors, from an all-day Mediterranean restaurant to a fast casual salad spot from Australia.

Stay in the know with the latest New Neighbors in Flatiron & NoMad.

• Mama Mezze
• Tenjou
• THISBOWL
• Saint Urban

NEIGHBORHOOD NEED-TO-KNOWS

Quick hits on community info, resources, & happenings

Link NYC LinkLocal Program: LinkNYC has expanded its free ad offerings for local small businesses. Creative features that were previously only available through the paid LinkLocal Plus tier are now free for all LinkLocal users. LinkNYC has partnered with the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) to host monthly webinars that help New York City-based organizations learn how to take advantage of the LinkLocal program.

Neighborhood Activations:

• Makes Music New York: Saturday, June 21st from 1 pm – 4 pm on the Flatiron North Plaza

Street Closures:

• West 22nd Street between Sixth Avenue and Fifth Avenue will be closed from 9 am – 3 pm Monday – Friday through July 18th to excavate.
• East 29th Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue South will be closed from 7 am – 5 pm Saturday and Sunday through July 6th to facilitate crane operation.
• West 29th Street between Fifth Avenue and Broadway will be closed from 12:01 am Saturday to 8 pm Sunday through July 20th to facilitate crane operation.

Neighborhood Guides

• Local Dining Guide: Area restaurants, bars, and cafes
• Happy Hour Roundup: Food & drink specials at hot spots and hidden gems
• Rooftop Roundup: Epic skyline views & cocktails at local rooftop bars
• New Neighbors: Newly opened businesses in Flatiron & NoMad