Sunset Park, NY|News|
Sunset Park Tobacco Store Robbed By Gunpoint, Police Say
The three suspect swiped $2,300 from the 4801 Fourth Ave. store on Monday before fleeing, 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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Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Short-Lived Carroll Gardens Cafe Sheila's Closes
The farm-to-table restaurant, which opened in May, served their last dinner on Dec. 10, according to their website.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
3 New Restaurants That Opened Recently In Park Slope
From an all-vegan spot to a new Italian place, several new places have opened their doors around the neighborhood recently.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Walt Whitman's Brooklyn Home Should Be Landmarked, Group Says
A coalition has been formed to persuade the city to protect the poet's home.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
New Long-Term Seasonal Food Market Planned For Prospect Park
The park submitted a request for proposals to run a seasonal weekly market in Prospect Park for up to five years starting in 2018.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Famed Red Hook Bar Bait & Tackle Will Close Next Month
The famed Van Brunt Street bar will close at the end of January because its owner says he's not making enough money to cover the rent.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
'Lonely' SUV Tweets Soliloquies While Abandoned In Brooklyn
The Mercedes has sat on Myrtle Avenue near Fort Greene Park for more than a year and has racked up hundreds of dollars in tickets.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Woman Found Dead On Gowanus Canal Shoreline, Police Say
The unidentified woman was found fully clothed on a rocky area of the shoreline Saturday afternoon, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Cafe's Guerrilla Marketing Sparks Feud In Gowanus And Park Slope
A&E Supply Co. posted graffiti of its logo around Gowanus and Park Slope.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
$35M Deal Buys Up Park Slope Rental Buildings, Report Says
Akelius Real Estate Management bought 181 and 182 Prospect Park West and 409-421 14th Street for $35 million, the Real Deal reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
City To Spend $6M On New Lights At Bush Terminal Park
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the funding to install the lights at the park's sports field to provide access to them at night.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
CB6 Approves Site for Maritime Middle School in Red Hook
The 640-seat school would take over two industrial buildings and a vacant lot on Delavan Street.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Library To Temporarily Close For Repairs Next Month
The Brooklyn Public Library branch will close from Jan. 6 to 22 for repairs to the building's HVAC system.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Councilman Lander Arrested Protesting Tax Bill In Washington
The councilman was arrested as he joined a group of activists who stood in the Capitol Building to protest the tax bill cuts to health care.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Shooter Who Killed Stranger Near Barclays Center Indicted: DA
Matthew Passaro, 45, was indicted on murder charges for the shooting of Stephen Vargas, 47, prosecutors said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Beyoncè Orders Brooklyn Brewery To Stop Naming Beer After Her
Beyoncè's lawyers sent a cease and desist to Lineup Crewing to stop selling "Biëryoncè."
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
4th Ave Bike Lane Approved By CB 7's Transportation Committee
The proposal will create a parking protected bike-lane along 4th Avenue from Bay Ridge to the Barclay's Center.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Axe-Hurling Venue Lets Patrons Drink And Throw In Gowanus
Kick Axe Throwing, opening on Degraw Street, lets guests throw axes at targets and sip booze in between.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Woman Indicted After Setting Brooklyn Fire That Killed 2, DA Says
Joanna Mei, 22, was indicted for murder after she set a trash can on fire that killed two people in her building, the DA said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Truck Ban Could Be Coming To Section Of BQE, Report Says
Trucks might need to exit between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street unless a reconstruction plan is fast-tracked, the New York Post reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
