Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Man Nabs $14K In Cobble Hill Bank Robbery, Police Say
The robber told workers at the 192 Smith St. bank he had a gun and stole the cash on Friday, police 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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New York City, NY|News|
City Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus This Year
A Manhattan man was the first confirmed human case of the virus this year, the city's Health Department confirmed.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Police Search For Man Missing From Sunset Park
Santiago Potrero Cruz, 50, was last seen leaving his 49th Street home over the weekend, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Michael Cohen Helped Jared Kushner In Gowanus Deals, Report Says
Trump's longtime lawyer helped get the deal together for his son-in-law to purchase a Gowanus lot, the Real Deal reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Pols Demand State Fund MTA Repairs After Subway Ceiling Collapse
Officials called on funding a plan to upgrade the subways after the roof of the Borough Hall station collapsed last week.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Cafe And Music Venue Reopens Next Month
The former Sir D's Lounge will reopen next month at The Slope Lounge with a renovated storefront and new owners, Bklyner reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Brooklyn Students Send Supplies To Puerto Rican School
Students at Brooklyn Prospect Downtown Elementary sent nearly 400 backpacks filled with supplies to a school destroyed by the hurricane.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Rezoning Will Render Gowanus Unrecognizable, Residents Fear
At a meeting, residents said the plan didn't have enough affordable housing and historic preservation.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn|News|
Man Sentenced To 6 Years For Stealing Landmarked Fort Greene Home
Aderibigbe Ogundiran, 36, used bogus deeds and imposters for homeowners to try and steal six homes in central Brooklyn, prosecutors said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Jug Bands And Blues Groups To Play On Banks Of Gowanus Canal
The Gowanus Dredgers Club launched a series of free concerts of roots and Americana music at their boathouse near the polluted waterway.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Push To Landmark Carroll Gardens Kindergarten Fought By Owner
The owner of 236 President St. threatened to sue the city to fight the landmark push at a public hearing Tuesday.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Fort Greene Man Shot Wife In The Hip, Police Say
Christopher McEaddy, 31, was charged with attempted murder after he shot his wife three times inside a South Oxford Place home, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Man Punched In Face In Downtown Brooklyn Subway Station: NYPD
The 59-year-old man was punched in the face inside the Jay Street-MetroTech station last week, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Yvette Clarke Wins Primary For Ninth Congressional District Seat
Clarke, who has held the seat for more than a decade, defeated Adem Bunkeddeko in Tuesday's primary.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
All Electric Formula E Race Returns To Red Hook Next Month
The professional all-electric car race returns to Brooklyn on July 14 and 15 for the second time with a slightly longer track.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
City Expands Boerum Hill Historic District By 288 Buildings
Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to expand the Boerum Hill Historic District and nearly double the number of buildings in it.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Coffee Shop And City Warehouse Lease Space In Industry City
The city and Gumption Coffee both signed leases to take over space at Industry City, the Commerical Observer reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Pharmacist Closes After 34 Years On Seventh Avenue
Ansonia Chemist, at 358 Seventh Ave., posted on their storefront last week that they were retiring and closing the spot.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Myrtle Avenue Pedestrian Plaza Officially Opens With Free Events
The Clinton Hill plaza will celebrate it's completion with free weekly events throughout the summer.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Former Sunset Park Lawyer Stole $150K From Clients, DA Says
Robert Parker was indicted on Monday for swiping the money in his escrow account between 2014 to 2018, prosecutors said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
