Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Dog Running On Tracks Causes Delays To F Trains, MTA Says
A dog running on the tracks near the York Street station caused delays to Brooklyn and Manhattan-bound F trains, the agency 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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Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Ghost Hunters To Investigate 'Haunted' Gowanus Recording Studio
The Brooklyn Paranormal Society will host an investigation to see if ghosts haunt the Douglass Recording studio.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Condos In Superman's Brooklyn Heights Home Are 85 Percent Sold
The Standish luxury building, where Matt Damon reportedly bought a condo inside, sold 85 percent of their units.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Brooklyn Lab Charter School To Open DUMBO Location, Report Says
The charter school leased several floors of 77 Sands St., which was sold off by the Jevoah's Witnesses in 2013, the New York Post reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Nitehawk Cinema's New Park Slope Sign Is Hated By Community Board
Community Board 6 voted to approve work to Nitehawk's under-construction new location, provided they change their proposed sign.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn|News|
Galentine's Day Comedy And Retro Games | Brooklyn Weekend Events
Catch a Galentine's Day comedy show, play some retro video games or go to an 80s dance party.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
The Carroll Gardens Spots Vying For James Beard Award
Bien Cuit, Clover Club and Frankies 457 Spuntino are among the semi-finalists in their categories for the prestigious award.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Man Grabbed Woman's Buttocks In Park Slope, Police Say
The 55-year-old man grabbed a woman's buttocks near Fourth Avenue in October, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Red Hook Citi Bike Dock To Be Moved After Trucks Crash Into It
The city plans to move the Van Brunt and Van Syke streets Citi Bike dock after residents complained trucks crashed into it.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Developer Buys Second Gowanus Site For $47M, Report Says
Developer Domain Companies bought the Carroll Street development site for $47.5 million, Crain's reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
New Cafe Rita Opens On Van Brunt Street In Red Hook
The cafe Rita opened this month by on Van Brunt Street serving up breakfast and lunch by the former head chef of the Court Street Grocers.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Art Gallery Turns Into Tattoo Shop Celebrating Black History
Recess gallery is hosting a pop-up shop, Invisible Man Tattoo, offering up designs celebrating black history and pride.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Outdoor Dinner Party Returns To Prospect Park This Summer
Tickets for the second annual Prospect Park Soiree outdoor dinner party went on sale this week, the park announced.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Bank To Take Over Former Carroll Gardens Pasta Restaurant
The First National Bank of Long Island plans to open a new branch at a former pasta restaurant on Smith Street.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
City Approves Plan To Convert Clinton Hill Church Into Townhouses
The plan to build eight townhouses inside the historic 257 Washington Ave. church and school building next door was approved by the city.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Gang Member Sentenced To 15 Years For Shooting Man At Applebee's
Tyshawn Simon-Roberson was sentenced to 15 years behind bars for the 2015 shooting that left one injured and led to the death of a teen.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Madiba Restaurant Closes After Nearly 20 Years In Fort Greene
The South African eatery closed over the weekend after struggling to stay open for years because of financial issues, the owner announced.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Former Rat Infested Rental Building To Become Condos, Report Says
The rental building at 475 Washington Ave. will convert to condominiums, the Real Deal reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
All Avocado Brooklyn Restaurant Gets Big Name Backing To Expand
Avocaderia, which opened in Sunset Park last year, won backing on the TV show Shark Tank.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Bus Countdown Clocks Added To LinkNYC Kiosks In Park Slope
Information on when the B63 would arrive was added to LinkNYC kiosks around Park Slope, Councilman Brad Lander announced.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
