New York City, NY|News|
Developer Of NYC Amazon Site Owes Contractor $7.2M, Lien Says
Legal papers say Matrix Development Group owes contractor BKS-NY $7.2 million for work on Amazon's "fulfillment center."
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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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
NYCHA Contractor Stole Wages From Workers, Prosecutors Says
The contractor that restored building's in Crown Heights and Brownsville was ordered to pay $650,000.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
F And G Train Service Delayed After Signal Problems, MTA Says
The signal problems caused some Brooklyn-bound trains to end early and others to run express in both directions, the MTA said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Man Found Dead Behind Bed-Stuy Building, Police Say
The 31-year-old man was found dead on Monday morning in the back of 930 Halsey St., police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Brooklyn Navy Yard Plans To Demolish Flushing Avenue Building
The building was formerly the home of Refoundry but will be taken down to improve access to a larger building on the site.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Florist Closes After A Decade on Fifth Avenue
Blooms on Fifth, at 431 Fifth Ave., closed last week after being in business for more than 10 years, the Brooklyn Paper reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Men Pose As Officers To Rob 2 People In Sunset Park, Police Say
The suspects handcuffed one victim and tied another one up in her apartment then robbed them of cash, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn|News|
Brooklyn Prosecutor Jailed For Illegally Wiretapping Lovers
Tara Lenich, 42, used her position to illegally tap phone calls of two people she was having affairs with.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Horseman Antiques To Close Atlantic Avenue Storefront This Year
The antique shop will close its five-floor storefront on 351 Atlantic Ave. in nine months after 53-years in business, Brownstoner reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Sunset Park Cinema Club Returns With Crafts And Movies For Kids
The Industry City screenings, starting on Saturday, feature a craft workshop followed by a screening of a children's movies.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Brooklyn Hospital Signs Lease For New Fulton St Location: Reports
Brooklyn Hospital signed a lease for a 70,000-square-foot spot at 620 Fulton St. after it sold its Willoughby Street building.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
The Chair That Broke The Subway
Gilberto Ramales, 24, was arrested after he threw this chair on the tracks in front of an A train, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Staten Island Chuck Makes His 2018 Groundhog Day Prediction
The furry prognosticator, safe from the mayor's slippery hands, made his annual weather forecast Friday at the Staten Island Zoo.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn|News|
Super Bowl and Basquiat Talk | Brooklyn Events This Weekend
Catch a live performance of the movie 'Groundhog Day,' learn how to make a Valentine's Day card or watch the Super Bowl.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
$2.8 Billion Plan Would Double Size Of Brooklyn Navy Yard Site
The plan would add five million-square-feet of space with three new buildings at the site dedicated to manufacturing, officials said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Bank Robber Arrested In New Jersey, Police Say
James Buccanfuso, 41, and Sergey Demidenko, 38, were arrested in Stafford Township for bank robberies in New Yor and New Jersey.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
The Latest Excuse For MTA's Mess: Chairs On The Subway Tracks
A man threw a chair on the track and snarled trains traveling through Brooklyn, the MTA said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Locals Want 'Death Trap' At Sunset Park Gas Station Fixed: Report
Parents have called on the city to add barriers to the sidewalk at the Speedway gas station on Fourth Avenue, the Brooklyn Daily reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
East Coast's First Whole Foods 365 Opens In Fort Greene
The chain's affordable off-shoot opened Wednesday giving out gift cards, samples and more to the first customers.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
12-Story Condo Building Planned To Replace 4 Park Slope Homes
A developer plans to build a 12-story condo building at 161-174 Fourth Ave. with 59-units and ground-floor retail.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
