Park Slope, NY|News|
Plan For Retail Space Instead Of Park Slope Condo Approved
Developers originally wanted to demolish 192 Prospect Park West and replace it with a controversial condo building.
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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Sunset Park, NY|News|
Sunset Park Community Board Approves Fourth Ave Bike Lane
Community Board 7 voted to approve the city's plan to install bike lanes on a stretch of Fourth Avenue at their Wednesday night meeting.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Students Threaten Teacher Who Called Principal Communist: Report
A teacher at Park Slope Collegiate was threatened by students after she accused the principal of communist organizing.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Buses Fitted With Showers Will Let Brooklyn's Homeless Wash
Converted buses will drive to spots like food pantries and hospitals to give homeless people the chance to shower.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Heat Back In Clinton Hill Home, But Tenant Says Fire Risk Added
The Clinton Avenue building had no heat for a month, but repairs have left one tenant concerned.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Famed DUMBO Pizza Joint Grimaldi's Closed By Health Department
The city agency ordered the famous pizzeria to close after an inspector found mice.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
2 And 3 Trains Delayed Due To NYPD Activity At Atlantic Avenue
Northbound 2 and 3 trains were running with delays Wednesday morning because of NYPD activity at the Atlantic Avenue-Barclay Center stop.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Burger Joint That Ditches Meat For Plants To Open In Fort Greene
Next Level Burger, which only serves plant-based burgers, will open its first location in the city at the end of the month.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Man Wanted For Park Slope Bank Robbery, Police Say
The suspect handed a note to a bank teller and made off with an unknown amount of cash, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Shake Shack Sues To Keep Its Fulton Street Sidewalk Seating
The burger-chain sued after their landlord told them they would start to remove the sidewalk seating in January, the New York Post reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Plans Filed To Demolish 2 Gowanus Homes on Fourth And Baltic
Einhorn Development Group filed plans to demolish the three-story homes at 601 Baltic St. and 122 Fourth Ave., permits show.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Sunset Park Fire Leaves 8 Homeless And 2 Hurt, FDNY Says
The four-story brick building at 529 56th St. caught on fire at about 12:47 a.m. and took 106 firefighters almost two hours to put out.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Sample The Best Food And Beer Brooklyn Has To Offer At Festival
The festival, on Jan. 27, features beer and food from breweries and chefs voted the best around Brooklyn.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
WATCH: Dog Dumped In Trash Bag Is Now Loving Life
St. Vincent, who was left for dead on the side of a Brooklyn highway, has been enjoying cuddling in bed with other dogs in his foster home.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Manhole Fire Breaks Out On Lafayette Avenue In Fort Greene: FDNY
The manhole fire started at about 4:20 p.m. in front of Olea restaurant, 171 Lafayette Ave., on Friday, the FDNY said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Stumptown Coffee Opening New Location on Pacific Street: Reports
The Portland-based coffee chain will open up their only location in the borough at 212 Pacific St., the Real Deal reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
$600K Butterfly Garden To Reopen In Park Slope By Fall, City Says
The $637,000 makeover includes rebuilding paths, more plantings, new fences, benches and more, according to the city.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Man Robs Smith Street Bank For $1,500, Police Say
The man handed a teller a note demanding cash at the Ponce De Leon bank, 169 Smith St., on Jan. 2, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Controversial Park Slope Condo Plan Scrapped, Replaced By Retail
The developers filed plans with the city to renovate the building at 192 Prospect Park West with a new facade and two storefronts.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
B and Q Trains In Brooklyn Delayed After Prospect Park Track Fire
The track fire caused the trains to skip stations Thursday afternoon and caused delays on the B and Q lines going into Manhattan.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
