Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Group Proposes Public Park At Gowanus Canal Salt Lot
A local non-profit released a plan to turn a city-owned peninsula in the Gowanus Canal into a park with hills and wetlands.
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|
Pol Demands NYPD Release Video Of Chase That Left Teen Paralyzed
Councilman Carlos Menchaca called on the NYPD to release footage of the incident that left a 17-year-old Sunset Park teen paralyzed.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Real Estate Group Buys Park Slope Building For $81M
Trinity Place Holdings closed on their $81 million acquisition of the luxury building at 237 11th St., the firm announced.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
Woman Dies After Passing Out In Lower East Side's No Fun Bar
Emily Fayssoux, 25, died after she passed out on a couch inside the No Fun bar on Saturday night, the New York Post reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Arthur Miller Play To Be Staged On Red Hook Barge
The Brave New Worl Repertory Theatre will put on a run of "A View From The Bridge" at a barge in the waters of Red Hook starting this week.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
PORTRAITS: See The Riders Who Braved The Red Hook Criterium
Photographer Harry Zernike set up a mobile studio to capture portraits of riders who competed in the fixed-gear, brakeless race.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Here Are The Movies Playing At Brooklyn Bridge Park This Summer
The 19th annual "Movies With a View" returns to the park next month with free weekly screening until August, organizers said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Longtime Brooklyn District Leader Jacob Gold To Step Down
Jacob Gold, who has held the post since 1975, announced he would step down after reports of him using campaign funds for car payments.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
Doughnut Plant And Pickle Guys Coming To Lower East Side Market
The two eateries signed on to open outposts inside the giant Market Line food hall at Essex Crossing.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Prospect Park Plans To Revitalize Rose Garden Into Nature Area
A report using community input called to add native plantings that attract birds, ecology education and more to the long-dormant section.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
NYPD Investigating 50 Cent Over Threat To Cop, Report Says
The rapper made an Instagram post that the Sunset Park precinct commander felt threatened him.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn|News|
Coney Island Tours And Book Fair | Brooklyn Weekend Events
Talk a walking tour through Coney Island. Check out an art book fair. Watch comedians go through hell. Do something Brooklyn.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Iconic Brooklyn Heights' Eatery Armando's Closes After 82 Years
The Italian spot, known for its iconic sign that has been on Montague Street for years, closed its doors, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Four-Story Building Planned For Empty Carroll Gardens Lot
A developer filed plans to build a six-unit apartment building on an empty West Ninth Street lot, New York YIMBY first reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Man Found Dead In Waters Near Brooklyn Bridge, Police Say
Emergency workers found the man in the East River, near the Brooklyn Bridge, on Wednesday morning, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Concerts Underneath Manhattan Bridge Returns To DUMBO Next Month
"Live at the Archway" will host free concerts underneath the bridge every Thursday throughout June and September, organizers said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Building Upgrades To Fort Greene's P.S. 20 Funded In Budget
Councilwoman Lauri Cumbo announced the winners of the latest participatory budget voting on Tuesday.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Sunset Park Cop Accused Of Shaking Down Club Owner, Report Says
Imran Jairam, the owner of Love & Lust, sued the city after he claimed the precinct's top cop tried to get free plane tickets from him.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Official Used Campaign Money For Car Payments: Report
District leader Jacob Gold, who's held the unpaid post for more than 40 years, used $41,000 for car payments and cigars, the Post reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Circus School Opening Second Location In Gowanus
The Muse will bring their circus lessons to a new Third Avenue space in Gowanus next month, owners said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
