Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
$2,030 Clinton Hill Studios Available In 'Affordable' Lottery
The city put up 35-units in the condo building at 325 Lafayette Ave. on the housing lottery this week.
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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Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Signal Problems Snarl F And G Service During Morning Commute
Signal problems at the Bergen Street station caused delays to the F and G lines during the morning commute in Brooklyn, the MTA said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Man Holding Pipe Shot Dead By Cops In Crown Heights, NYPD Says
Saheed Vassell died after being shot by police officers at Montgomery Street and Utica Avenue on Wednesday afternoon, the NYPD said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Schumer Slammed For Facebook Link In Posters Put Up Near Home
A conservative artist installed posters criticizing Schumer because his daughter works for Facebook.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Fish From Gowanus Not Safe To Eat, NYC's Most Obvious Signs Say
Signs warning that fishing in a Superfund site might not be good for your health are being proposed for the canal banks.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Housing Works Opens Second Thrift Shop In Park Slope
The nonprofit opened up their second location in the neighborhood at 424 Seventh Ave. over the weekend.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Brooklyn Flea Plans To Stay In Industry City During The Summer
The popular flea and food market took over space in Industry City for the winter but plans to stay throughout the summer, organizers said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Fast-Tracked BQE Reconstruction Passed In State Budget
The state budget approved the use of design-build for the roadway which the city said would avoid a truck ban along a section of it.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Man's Body Found In Gowanus Canal, Police Say
The body of the man was found in the waters of the canal near Nevins Street on Tuesday morning, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Poop-Smeared 2 Train Found By Riders In Downtown Brooklyn
The feces covered subway car caused delays on Monday morning's commute after it was spotted in the Borough Hall station, officials said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Driver Had Cardiac Emergency Days Before Crash: Report
Dorothy Bruns had a cardiac emergency three days before the fatal Park Slope crash, the New York Daily News reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
DUMBO One Of The Best Spots For Home Buyers In City, Report Says
A report from StreetEasy found that DUMBO was the fourth best neighborhood for buyers, with Cobble Hill being one of the best for sellers.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Man Slashed In Neck At Downtown Brooklyn IHOP, Police Say
The 39-year-old man was assaulted by two people inside the IHOP at 253 Livingston St. on March 25, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Standoff At Sunset Park Biker Club Leads To 5 Arrests: Reports
A huge police presence was outside Club Bejac on Saturday after assault suspects holed up inside, reports said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Man Stabbed To Death Outside Sunset Park Club, Police Say
Wei Lin, 41, died on Sunday after he was stabbed three times during an argument outside of a karaoke club on 64th Street, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Twitter Account Lets You Check Bad NYC Drivers' History
Advocate Brian Howald created a bot to look up previous violations linked to license plates after a Park Slope crash killed two kids.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Giant 2-Floor Food Hall Coming To DUMBO's Empire Stores
Time Out Market plans to open a massive food hall with 20 eateries and a rooftop later this year on Water Street, the group announced.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Carroll Gardens Fried Chicken Spot Wilma Jean Closes This Weekend
Wilma Jean, which opened at 345 Smith St. in 2014, will serve its last batch of fried chicken on April 1, owners announced on Instagram.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Man Who Punched 5-Year-Old On Train In Bronx Psych Ward: Report
Ramon Thomas checked himself into a hospital psych unit on Monday after he punched a 5-year-old in the face on a Brooklyn G train.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn|News|
Alternate-Side Parking Rules Suspended From Thursday To Saturday
The city will suspend alternate-side parking rules for holidays on Thursday to Saturday.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
