Park Slope, NY|News|
Cyclists To Say Goodbye To Cars In Prospect Park With Group Ride
The park will officially become car-free on Jan. 2, but the last vehicles will be allowed in on Friday morning's rush hour.
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|News|
Crime Drops To Lowest Level Ever Recorded In Brooklyn
The borough recorded its lowest number of homicides and shootings, the District Attorney announced.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
City To Add Synthetic Turf To J.J. Byrne Playground's Lawn
The city will replace the 2,558-square-feet lawn area of the park with synthetic turf starting next year.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Man Masturbates In Front Of Woman On Q Train, Police Say
The man masturbated in front of a 26-year-old woman on a Brooklyn-bound Q Train last week, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Man Attacked With Hammer During Brooklyn Heights Robbery: Police
The 67-year-old man suffered a broken jaw after being attacked near Dean Street and Fourth Avenue, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Breeder To Judge At Westminster Dog Show
Milan Lint will step into the judge's chair at the Westminster Dog Show in February for the Newfouland and Portuguese water dog breeds.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Four People Injured During BQE Crash, FDNY Says
The crash closed down all Staten Island-bound lanes of the highway for more than two hours, officials said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
$7K Offered In Hunt For Person Who Dumped Dog In Garbage Bag
New York Bully Crew raised more than $7,300 to help find the owner of a dog abandoned last week in Brooklyn.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
BQX Streetcar Misses First Major Deadline, Reports Say
The proposed Brooklyn-Queens streetcar is set to miss its deadline to start public review for the project, Crain's reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
City Rejects Push To Landmark Gowanus Station Building
The city said the building was too heavily altered and too utilitarian of a building to warrant landmarking, despite a push from residents.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Nine-Story Office Building Set For Brooklyn Navy Yard Project
Steiner NYC filed plans for a nine-story office building with parking to be added to their redevelopment of the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Sunset Park Nursing Center To Close Next Year, Officials Say
Augustana Center currently houses about 50 seniors and will be shuttered by NYU Langone in the summer of next year.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Bike Lanes For Park Slope Should Be Sped Up, Councilman Says
Lander and Community Board 6 called on the Department of Transportation to quicken the timeline to install the protected bike lanes.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
New Pop-Up Bar Raises Money For Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief
The El Puente pop-up bar will run until January at 387 Court St. and donate all the profits to Hurricane Maria relief efforts.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Neighbors Angry After Sunset Park Hotel Becomes Homeless Center
The 99-room hotel at 26th Street and Fourth Avenue is being used to house homeless people.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn|News|
Brooklyn Events Happening This Weekend
Snag some last minute gifts, watch "Gremlins" or check out a "Stranger Things" themed cosplay event.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
'Cure Violence' Model Headed To 88th Precinct, Mayor Says
The model identified people likely to be involved in gun violence they tries to intervene before anything happens.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Beyoncé Forces Cobble Hill Tribute Bar To Drop Her Name
The singer sent a cease-and-desist letter to the owners of Leyenda over their Sleyenda pop-up bar that honored Beyoncé.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Dog Found Stuffed In Garbage Bag With Mouth Taped In Brooklyn
The 10 to 12-year-old shepherd-mix was found after a person saw the bag moving.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
New Development With Office Space Slated For Royal Palms Building
Owners of Royal Palms said they're staying put at least until 2020 despite the announcement of a new development at their space.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
