Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
DUMBO Galleries To Stay Open Late This Week For Art Walk
The monthly First Thursday Gallery Walk in DUMBO on Thursday will have special events, a film premiere and more this week.
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|
'Inclusive' School Is Forcing Out Down Syndrome Student: Report
The parents of a student at P.S. 8 in Brooklyn said teachers are trying to push out their son because he has down syndrome.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Staten Island's Groundhog Chuck To Predict If Spring Comes Early
The furry forecaster will make his annual prediction at the Staten Island Zoo on Friday. The event is free and open to the public.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Developer Buys 2 Gowanus Sites For More Than $100M, Report Says
Two Trees, which has been behind several residential buildings in Brooklyn, bought the Lowe's and former Pathmark site in Gowanus.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Rapper Posed As Student To Stiff Red Hook Nonprofit, Report Says
The Grammy-nominated rapper Logic posed as a high school student to film on the Mary A. Whalen tanker for free, IndieWire reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
PHOTOS: Whole Foods Shows Off NYC's First 365 Store
The more affordable off-shot of Whole Foods will open on Wednesday in Fort Greene's luxury highrise at 292 Ashland Place.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Ample Hills To Open New Location Next To Old Pavilion Theater
Ample Hills leased space in the new retail project at 192 Prospect Park West, which was originally slated to be demolished for condos.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Brooklyn Hospital To Sell Fort Greene Building For $100M: Reports
Rabsky Group is in contract to buy the 240 Willoughby St. medical building for $100 million, Crain's reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Restaurants To Try This Weekend In NYC
Here are some new restaurants to check out around the city this weekend.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Gowanus Canal Cleanup Delayed Over Bulkhead Installation: Report
The cleanup of the toxic Gowanus Canal was stalled over the installations of bulkheads along the banks, the Brooklyn Paper reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
De Blasio Donors Tapped To Build Luxury Buildings On NYCHA Land
A proposed project will bring 500-unit luxury apartment building on parking lots owned by NYCHA, the New York Daily News reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Bank Robber Hits Second Branch, NYPD Says
The man who robbed a Park Slope bank last week was linked to the attempted robbery of one in Sheepshead Bay on Thursday, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
R Trains From City Hall To Jay St Stopped For NYPD Investigation
R train service between the two stops on Friday morning as the NYPD investigations a suspicious package at the Jay St station, the MTA said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
15-Story Tower Revealed For Former LICH Cobble Hill Site
The recently revealed tower, at 5 River Park, will have a total of 30 condos when it opens next year, New York YIMBY reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
2 Gang Members Convicted Of Killing Teen At Brooklyn Applebee's
Malik Peters, 19, and Tyshawn Simon-Roberson, 18, were convicted of manslaughter for the shooting of Armani Hankins, prosecutors said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Brooklyn Could Lose Nearly 100 Parking Spots For Carshare Program
The carshare pilot-program will remove spots in Park Slope, Red Hook, Carroll Garden, Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Anti-Human Trafficking Forum Set For Brooklyn Heights Church
Plymouth Church will host a forum on human trafficking around the city with advocates, a survivor and members of the NYPD.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Elton John's Farewell Tour Includes 4 NYC Shows
The singer-songwriter announced he will perform three shows at Madison Square Garden this year and one at the Barclays Center next year.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Pavilion Theater Marquee Hosts Last Haikus After Poetry Project
The writers installed their last haikus after a six-month project of movie-themed poetry.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Gowanus Cafe A&E Supply Co Closes For 'Several Months'
A&E Supply Co. will ditch the butcher and cheese shop and introduce a restaurant, Bklyner reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
