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Last Chance: You’re Invited to Neighborhood Network!

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 26th to mingle with fellow Flatiron & NoMad business owners and operators!

This ticketed professional networking event invites local business owners and stakeholders to build valuable connections in a smaller, more intimate setting.

This event will be held at tth Vintage & Noir et Blanc (40 West 25th Street). Your $15 ticket includes small bites from Avocaderia and drinks from Mangia NYC.

Space is limited. Make neighborhood connections! Reserve your spot.

Día de Muertos is BACK in Flatiron & NoMad

Our annual Dia de Muertos celebration returns next Wednesday, November 1st on the Flatiron North Plaza!

This public event will feature several elements integral to this historical Mexican tradition, including:

• An interactive community altar in partnership with the School of Visual Arts, Continuing Education
• A folkloric ballet from Calpulli Mexican Dance Company
• DIY printmaking activities with Poster House
• Catrina face painting, skull decorations, and giveaway prizes
• Catrin and Catrinas from The Consulate General of Mexico in New York

Wednesday, November 1
Flatiron North Plaza
3 – 7 pm

(Rain Date: November 2)

Get Involved: Dining Out NYC

Mayor Adams and NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez are advancing “Dining Out NYC” – the City’s permanent outdoor dining program – through the launch of a public outreach and engagement campaign to gather feedback on new proposed rules.

Provide comments here or by attending a virtual hearing on Monday, November 20th (accessible online & by telephone). Sign up to speak by emailing here.

New Neighbor: The Groom Shop

We’re excited to welcome The Groom Shop, the new destination for grooms and groomsmen, to 111 West 20th Street in Flatiron.

“We’ve been downtown for nearly two decades and are thrilled to expand to the iconic Flatiron & NoMad District, with its storied tradition of menswear and fashion,” says Brady O’Callahan, Store Director.

The Groom Shop is open Wednesday through Friday from 11 am – 7 pm and Saturday through Sunday from 10 am – 6 pm.

Q3 2023 Economic Report

Check out our Q3 Economic Report featuring this quarter’s largest office leases, a snapshot on the latest Flatiron & NoMad mobility stats, and newly announced City initiatives including the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan and permanent outdoor dining.

Other Q3 highlights:

• Fintech startup Ramp signed a 66,000 SF lease at 28-40 West 23rd Street
• Mayor Adams announced “Dining Out NYC” will launch in spring 2024
• 267,000 August Citi Bike rides, the highest-ever total in Flatiron & NoMad

Local Spotlight: American Academy of Dramatic Arts

This year marks the American Academy of Dramatic Arts‘ 60th anniversary at 120 Madison Avenue, which became a designated New York City landmark in 1966.

In honor of this remarkable achievement, we highlight the history of the Academy and its presence today in NoMad.

Celebrate Halloween in the Neighborhood

Ready to get ghoulish this Halloween? Check out the variety of spooky festivities in Flatiron & NoMad, including:

• Themed Walking Tour: Tour of the Dead with Flatiron NoMad Partnership
• Masquerade Party at Nubeluz
• Wicked Weekend Celebration at Swingers, The Crazy Golf Club

Film Shoot: Street Closure

Fifth Avenue from 23rd Street south to 19th Street will be closed this Friday, October 27th from 9:30 am to 12 pm to accommodate a film shoot.

Pedestrians will be allowed through the area but may be held from crossing the streets at certain locations by film production team members.

Things to Do This Week in Flatiron & NoMad

Check out these upcoming neighborhood events:

• Hearts of Gold: All Gold Everything Gala, Monday, 10/30, 6 – 9:30 pm.
• Jewell House NYC: Healing Chat with Daria & Shinsuke, Thursday, 10/25, 6:30 – 8 pm.
• Rizzoli Bookstore: Miriam Elhajli at Rizzoli Music Aperitivo, Sunday, 10/29, 5 – 7 pm.