Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Brooklyn Bridge Park Seeks Builders For Pier 2 Uplands Project
The 3.4-acre park, expected to open in 2020, will have a large lawn, water garden and more, according to officials.
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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Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope PTA Uses Blackface Photo For Announcement, Report Says
P.S. 118's PTA used a photo of two people in blackface to advertise a fundraiser, the Daily News reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Toby's Public House Closes Carroll Garden Pizza Bar
The pizza bar, which previously owned locations in Park Slope and Nolita, closed its last outpost in Carroll Gardens, ABC 7 reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Lawmakers Call On Cuomo To Fast-Track BQE Reconstruction
A group of city officials wants to fast-track a plan that would fix the roadway before the city's forced to ban trucks on it.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Sunset Park School Forced To Move Black Lives Matter Art: Report
A poster showing a cop pointing a gun at a black girl caused controversy at Sunset Park High School, the New York Post reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Best Spot To Grab A Slice For National Pizza Day In NYC
Patch rounded up some of the best pies to eat around the city for National Pizza Day.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Man Found Dead At Under Construction Cobble Hill Condo Site: NYPD
The man was found dead in the basement of 350 Henry St. on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Fire Knocks Out 4 And 5 Trains Between Manhattan and Brooklyn
The MTA suspended service between the Atlantic Avenue-Barclay Center and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall stations.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Depeche Mode Coming To Barclays Center In June
The famed British electronic band will bring their tour in support of their latest album, "Spirit," to Brooklyn on June 6.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
New Hub For Small Manufacturing Opens At Brooklyn Army Terminal
The new hub will give four tenants space in the Brooklyn Army Terminal along with programs to support growth, officials said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Car Overturns On Gowanus Expressway During Morning Rush Hour
The car flipped over on the Manhattan-bound side of the highway near 39th Street on Thursday morning, fire officials said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Car Drivers Are Ignoring Prospect Park Ban, Locals Say
The city closed the park to private vehicles last month, but that hasn't stopped some drivers from flouting the law and cutting through.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Seal Spends Hours Lounging On Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier
Staff at the Brooklyn Bridge Park noticed the seal enjoying the views on Pier 2, a spokeswoman said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Trucks Keep Crashing Into Red Hook Citi Bike Dock, Resident Says
Trucks crash into the Citi Bike dock at Van Brunt and Van Dyke streets or nearby cars, a local business owner said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Famed Middle Eastern Market Sahadi's Opening Sunset Park Outpost
The longtime Brooklyn Heights store will open their second location inside Industry after 68 years in business.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
5-Year-Old Boy Dies Inside Fort Greene Home, Police Say
Oshane Rose Jr., 5, died in his St. Felix Street home on Tuesday night, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Men Kidnapped And Tortured Victim For Drugs And Cash, Feds Say
Michael Crumble and Ramell Markus were indicted after they kidnapped a man at gunpoint and burned him with a hot iron, prosecutors said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Highest Infinity Pool In Western Hemisphere Coming To Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Point in Downtown Brooklyn will have an infinity pool on top of the planned 68-story building, developers said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
DUMBO Spot Named One Of America's Most Romantic Eateries
River Cafe was named by Open Table as one of 100 the most romantic restaurants in the country because of its views of the city's skyline.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Carroll Gardens Bank Thieves Linked To 4 Other Robberies: NYPD
The suspects robbed five banks in Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, Williamsburg and Brooklyn Heights from Jan. 2 to Monday, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
