Let's Talk About The Launch Party

Plus pictures and an invite to our next event

Hey Readers,

On Wednesday, at Pete’s Candy Store in Williamsburg, one of my favorite venues in all of New York City only steps from McCarren Park— on a crisp spring day — we kicked off a new chapter for our community: one centered around collaboration and connection.

Over the past two years, WFHishNYC has grown into a go-to set of resources for nearly half a million New Yorkers who want to turn the city into their office — opting for local cafes, bars, parks, and creative spaces instead of staying home or going the corporate co-working route.

That’s why I was so excited to partner with fluxo, one of the newest additions to the marketplace shaping remote work culture in New York. Together, we’re working to expand access to incredible spaces and resources for freelancers, remote, and hybrid workers across the city.

But we’re building more than just places to plug in a laptop. We’re creating community. Real, organic connections. The kind that form over shared tables in neighborhood spots and turn quick convos into lasting friendships. We’re celebrating the places that make NYC vibrant — the cafes, bars, restaurants, and event spaces — and the people who make this city electric.

That’s what Wednesday was all about.

Our first event with fluxo wasn’t just a celebration of partnership — it was a chance to gather feedback and ideas from all of you on how to shape this community moving forward. As we go through your comments and plan what’s next, we’d love to keep the conversation going. Got thoughts or ideas? Reach out!

Now, back to the night itself — first off, thank you to everyone who came out. Whether I already knew you or was meeting you for the first time, I’m genuinely grateful. Just look at this iconic group of humans…

And let’s talk about these awesome people for a second. They’re cool, dynamic and embody the community we are trying to build.

There’s Ananyaa, a WFHishNYC subscriber who’s new to the city and ready to meet new friends; Molly— an adjunct professor at New School teaching journalism; Jason — a ski instructor turned tech titan looking to make new connections; Ishita— a comms professional who is about to run the Brooklyn half marathon (my calves hurt just thinking about that); David — an educator turned founder taking the city by storm and so many more fascinating people.

Some of you came early to check out what fluxo has to offer at Pete’s. Others rolled in for the happy hour. Personally, I’d been sprinting around the city all day between meetings for my day job as a reporter and didn’t get to fully dive in — but the moment I walked into the space, I felt it: this is exactly what WFH should look like.

To everyone who stayed for the (long) happy hour — thank you. It meant a lot to connect with newsletter readers, see friends, meet colleagues, and watch something beautiful unfold: people exchanging contact info, forming new bonds, and building connections — both personal and professional.

That’s the dream. Not awkward networking events. Not forced speed-dating vibes. But real, unforced community. Something alive.

For me my favorite moment was wrapping up the night at Kellogg’s Diner with three friends after the event was done and the crowd dissipated — none of whom knew each other before the event. Now? They’re all friends. That’s the kind of magic we’re trying to create here. WFHish isn’t just about work — it’s about relationships.

Huge thanks to my dear friend Tatiana Lebo, who graciously served as our event photographer. You can check out her incredible photos [here]. If you post them on your own social media please give her credit and a follow. Hire her for your next event.

While you’re at it, follow fluxo, wfhishnyc and nyccafevibes…. Oh and maybe me. That’s always cool.

And before I sign off — you’re invited to our next event: a coworking day + plant workshop + happy hour at the amazing Brooklyn Art Haus in Williamsburg on Wednesday April 30th — sign up for the whole workday on fluxo or join for the happy hour (Partiful to come). We’ll have more on this in a separate post.

Hope to see you there.

Thanks,

Andy