Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope's St. Francis Of Xavier School To Close This Year
The Catholic school will merge with Fort Greene's Queen of All Saints Catholic Academy after dwindling enrollment, officials said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
- Brooklyn, NY
Nicholas Rizzi covers parts of Brooklyn for Patch including Park Slope, Gowanus, Sunset Park and Red Hook. Before joining Patch, he worked as a reporter/producer for DNAinfo where he covered Staten Island.
His work has appeared in City Limits Magazine, the New York Daily News, the Local blog on the New York Times and the Staten Island Advance. Nick got a master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism where he concentrated on urban reporting.
Nick was born, raised and still lives on Staten Island. He can be found making bad jokes on Twitter at @nickr15. Send any tips to nick.rizzi@patch.com.
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Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Fly Kites At Brooklyn Bridge Park Festival This Weekend
The annual kite festival returns to Pier 1 of the park on Saturday, kicking off the spring and summer series of events at the park.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Teens Beaten And Robbed In Prospect Park, Police Say
The two teens were sitting at the Prospect Park Bandshell on Tuesday when four people attacked them and robbed them, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Con Ed Puts Large Williamsburg Waterfront Lot Up For Sale
Consolidated Edison put up a 3.2-acre stretch of land in Williamsburg up for sale this week, Cushmand & Wakefield announced.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Participatory Budget Funds Senior Fitness Playground
Residents also voted to fund a woman's self-defense class and a study of bats in Prospect Park in Councilman Lander's budget.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
This Street Is NYC's Most Dangerous For Cyclists: Report
A report from a law firm found that Atlantic Avenue, from Pennsylvania to Flatbush avenues, is the most dangerous for cyclists in the city.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn|News|
Red Bull Music Festival Takes Over New York City This Month
The music festival will be held throughout May and hold concerts at unique spots like Deno's Wonder Wheel Park and The Park Avenue Armory.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Pricey Stroller Swiped Outside Williamsburg Home, Police Say
The stroller, which cost more than $1,000, was taken last month after the owner left it outside a Penn Street building, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Concert Series Brings Guided By Voices And Luna To Sunset Park
The Bell House will launch a summer series of events at Industry City featuring live music and comedy starting in June.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Reduction Of Alternate Side Rules In Greenpoint Put On Hold: City
The city put the plan to reduce the number of alternate side parking days after the streets had low cleanliness scores for six months.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Grand Jury Considers Charges Against Driver In Park Slope Crash
A grand jury is considering charges against the driver behind the Park Slope crash that killed two children, the New York Post reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Man Arrested For Masturbating On Sunset Park Train, Police Say
Kosta Kolaci, 61, was arrested after he masturbated in front of a woman on an N train in Sunset Park earlier this month, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Two People Found Dead Inside Williamsburg Apartment, Police Say
The 28-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were found dead inside a North Eighth Street apartment on Sunday afternoon, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Fest Returns This Weekend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's annual weekend festival celebrating spring returns with taiko drumming, sword demonstrations, dances and more.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
Off-Duty Bus Driver Crashes Into Police Officer, NYPD Says
Raquel James, 27, was charged with DWI after she crashed into the officer early Friday morning in Flatbush, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Red Hook Criterium Brings High-Speed Bike Racing To Brooklyn
The 11th annual Red Hook Criterium fixed-gear bike race returns to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal on Saturday.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Lawyer Aims To Unseat Democrat Leader Jacob Gold
Douglas Schneider started a campaign for Democratic District Leader in the district against Gold, who's held the post since 1975.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Dark Comedy Aims To Lampoon Park Slope Moms
Alexandra Foucard started a campaign to raise money for her series "Park Slope Moms" which parodies mothers in the neighborhood.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn|News|
Cherry Blossom Fest And Roller Disco | Brooklyn Weekend Events
Celebrate the cherry blossom bloom. Hit a roller disco. Sample the best margaritas. Do something Brooklyn.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Grocer Back to the Land Closing After 47 Years: Report
The natural foods store, which has been on Seventh Avenue since 1971, plans to close on Sunday, Bklyner reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
