Park Slope, NY|News|
Residents To Rally For Safer Streets After Park Slope Crash
Residents and activists plan to march around Park Slope to call for safer streets after three kids were killed in crashes so far this year.
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|News|
Roller Disco and Hot Pot Dinner | Brooklyn Weekend Events
Join a boozy roller disco. Got to a hot pot supper club. Catch a Tinder-themed comedy show. Do something Brooklyn.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Festival Which Samples Park Slope Eateries Returns Next Month
"A Taste of Fifth" returns in April with samples from more than 45 restaurants and bars from around Park Slope.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Swimming Pool Planned Inside Former Jehovah's Witness Building
Vincent Viola, who was once President Trump's pick for secretary of the army, filed plans to build a new pool inside 124 Columbia Heights.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Brooklyn Chamber Of Commerce Head Andrew Hoan To Step Down
Andrew Hoan, who took over as head of the group in 2016, plans to leave the position in May because he's moving outside of the city.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn|News|
Mayor Wishes Driver Who Killed Park Slope Kids Was Under Arrest
Mayor Bill de Blasio said he wishes Dorothy Bruns was under arrest after she killed Joshua Lew, 1, and Abigail Blumenstein, 4.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Sunset Park Mansion Landmarked To Save It From Wrecking Ball
The city designated the Dr. Maurice T. Lewis House a landmark on Wednesday after it was in danger of being torn down for apartments.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Driver Who Killed 2 Park Slope Kids Has License Suspended
Police suspended the license of Dorothy Bruns, who crashed into five pedestrians crossing a Park Slope intersection, killing two children.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Brooklyn Program To Drop Charges For Drug-Offenders Who Seek Help
The program started as a pilot in six precincts with high rates of opioid overdoses, including precincts in Sunset Park and Crown Heights.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Driver Who Killed 2 Park Slope Kids May Have Had Seizure: Sources
The driver likely suffered a seizure behind the wheel before she crashed into pedestrians, killing two kids, a law enforcement source said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
One Of The City's Best Burger Joints Opening Park Slope Outpost
Black Iron Burger, which was voted the city's best by the Zagat for three years in a row, plans to open up on Flatbush Avenue next month.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn|News|
Park Slopers Demand Fixes After 2 Kids Killed Crossing Street
A driver crashed into five people crossing Ninth Street and Fifth Avenue Tuesday, killing Joshua Lew, 1, and Abigail Blumenstein, 4.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
City Should Landmark 2 Carroll Gardens Homes, Pols Say
A group of local elected officials started a petition to landmark 236 and 238 President Street after getting wind of plans to tear one down.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Crash Kills 2 Kids, Injures Pregnant Woman: Officials
A 1-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl died after a car crashed into them, according to the NYPD and Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Terrarium Shop Closing Because Of 3rd Avenue Construction: Report
Twig Terrariums will shutter their Gowanus spot next month and move neighborhoods because of constant construction on Third Avenue.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Man Steals Tools From Sunset Park Apartment Building, Police Say
The burglar broke into the Fourth Avenue apartment building last month and stole tools from the basement, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Man Found Dead Inside Prospect Park, Police Say
The 49-year-old man was found inside a wooded area of the park near Ninth Street on Saturday night, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Rapper Fetty Wap Gets Fine For Racing On Gowanus Expressway
The rapper was ordered to pay a fine and attend programs after he was arrested for speeding on the highway, the Daily News reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Burgrito's Park Slope Shop Closed By Health Department
The restaurant, which serves a burrito and burger mash-up, was temporarily shuttered by the city after they found traces of mice inside.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Food Coop Considers Opening Second Location
The food co-op started an online survey this week to gauge input from members and residents on opening a second location of its store.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
