Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Cherry Blossom Could Bloom Early in Brooklyn Thanks To Warm Temps
The bloom isn't usually expected until early April.
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|
New 13-Story Tower Planned To Take Over DUMBO Parking Lot
Developers filed plans to build a 13-story tower with 286-units at 169 Tillary St., New York YIMBY first reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Woman Slits Wrists Inside Brooklyn Courthouse, Police Say
The woman slit her wrists inside Brooklyn Supreme Court a judge dismissed her lawsuit, according to police and reports.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Woman Fights Back After Attack From Subway Masturbator, NYPD Says
The 42-year-old woman fought back after Reggie Frank attacked her on a Sunset Park R train early Friday morning, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Paul Manafort Used Brooklyn Home To Defraud Banks: Prosecutor
The former Trump campaign manager was accused of fraudulently obtaining loans under the guise of making repairs to his Carroll Gardens home.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn|News|
McDonald's Brings Szechuan Sauce Back To NYC Next Week
The company's previous introduction of the sauce was disastrous.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Fast-Tracked BQE Reconstruction Left Out Of Governor's Budget
The plan would shave time and money off the reconstruction of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to avoid banning truck on the roadway.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Historic Sunset Park Mansion Could Be Torn Down For Apartments
Residents have pushed the city to landmark the former Dr. Maurice T. Lewis House on 55th Street before its torn down for apartments.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Man Pulls Knife On Park Sloper Who Doesn't Like Trump: Report
The man pulled out a knife and screamed "f--k you" to the victim after he said he didn't support the president, the Brooklyn Paper reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Man Scuffles With Burglar He Finds Inside His Gowanus Home: NYPD
The 63-year-old man came home to find a window open and a robber inside stealing jewelry, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Bodega For Brooklyn Artisanal Crowd Closes After Just 3 Months
Supérette, which billed itself as an "artisanal mini mart," closed its Front Street spot after only three months in business.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn|News|
Burn Victims Need Brooklyn Center, City Told
Borough President Eric Adams and City Council members called on the mayor to allocate $10 million to finish Brooklyn's first burn unit.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Plans Filed For New Six-Story Building In Clinton Hill
Developers filed plans to build a six-story building on the empty lot at 258 Saint James Place, New York YIMBY reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Police Union Delegate Arrested For Assaulting Girlfriend: Report
Jason Holloway, the union delegate for the 88th Precinct, was arrested Monday for assaulting his girlfriend, the Daily News reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Korean BBQ Spot To Take Over Le Pain Quotidien's Park Slope Space
Haenyeo will open at the 239 Fifth Ave. storefront that has been empty since Le Pain closed in November.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
'Ugly' Nitehawk Sign Approved Despite Community Opposition
The city approved the cinema's plans to renovate the outside of the former Pavilion Theater.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
NYPD and DA Want To Stay In Sunset Park Space For 12 Years
The agencies plan to lease their 4312 Second Ave. space, which they use for records and evidence storage, for 12 years, reports say.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Woman Fatally Struck By Truck In Fort Greene, Police Say
The woman was crossing Ashland Avenue when she was hit by the truck on Saturday, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Channel Your Inner Olympian With Curling Lessons At Prospect Park
The park offers curling lessons, private games and leagues out of the LeFrak Center.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Plan For High Rises In Brooklyn Bridge Park Gets Go-Ahead
The judge denied the Brooklyn Heights Association's request to halt the development of two towers at Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 6.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
