Sunset Park, NY|News|
City Pilot Adds Plantings To Underpasses In Sunset Park
The El-Space program aims to "regenerate" spaces underneath highways or elevated train lines around cities.
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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Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Historic Gowanus Spots Under Threat If Not Protected, Group Says
See what preservationists want protecting.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
J. Crew Opening Second Brooklyn Location In DUMBO, Report Says
The clothing company plans to take over space at 55 Water St., near the Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Commercial Observer reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
City Wants Ideas On Making Park Slope's Streets Safer After Crash
The city will host a meeting with locals and Community Board 6 next week seeking ideas on how to make Ninth Street safer.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
East Village Thai Spot Opening Up Red Hook Outpost
Somtum Der plans to take over a storefront at 380 Van Brunt St. next month, Eater New York reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Woman Hit By Train In Park Slope Station, Police Say
A 24-year-old woman was hit by a train at the Seventh Avenue station of the B and Q lines on Monday morning, officials said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Carnival Of Art And Toxic Waste Returns To Gowanus This Weekend
EXPO Gowanus returns for its fourth year bringing exhibits, performances and more celebrating the canal's history.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Sunset Park Man Arrested For Trying To Abduct 2 Boys, NYPD Says
Zhu Lin Shi, 68, was arrested after he tried to abduct two 10-year-old boys around Sunset Park last week, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Austin Inspired Food Hall Heading To Downtown Brooklyn
The Hill Country Food Park will take over 10,000-square-foot of space at 345 Adams St., Eater New York reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Floating Glassmaking Studio Docks In DUMBO
The "GlassBarge" offers glassmaking demonstrations until May 28 to celebrate the history of the art in the state.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
'Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair' Returns To Park Slope Sunday
The fair, which takes place between Sterling Place and 12th Street, will have food, shopping, live music and more.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Man Sentenced To 23 Years For Fort Greene Killing, DA Says
Leonaldo Parrado was sentenced to 23-years behind bars for fatally shooting Kevin Colon in 2015, prosecutors said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Ex-Jail Lieutenant Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Female Inmates
Eugenio Perez was convicted of sexually abusing five female inmates inside the Metropolitan Detention Center, federal prosecutors said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Norman Mailer's Brooklyn Heights Home For Sale At $2.4M
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author's former 142 Columbia Heights brownstone has a top-floor made to look like a sailboat.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Man Tried To Abduct Two Kids In Sunset Park, Police Say
The man tried to abduct two 10-year-old boys walking home from school in Sunset Park last week, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Storm Downs Trees And Damages Cars In Park Slope
The powerful thunderstorm on Tuesday night knocked down trees around Park Slope and damaged two parked cars.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Dr. Martens Opening Boerum Hill Location Next Month
The iconic British footwear brand, a staple of punk rock fashion, plan to open their second shop in Brooklyn on Smith Street next month.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Sunset Park Temp Library Opens With Self-Serve Laptop Dispenser
The 4201 Fourth Ave. interim branch opened on Tuesday to serve the neighborhood during the renovation of the current location.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Residents Sue City In Fight Against Fort Greene Park Renovation
The Friends of Fort Greene Park filed a suit against the city for more information about the removal of trees in Fort Greene Park last week.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Landmarked Brooklyn Lyceum Building Sells For $10M
The former bathhouse on Fourth Avenue, currently home to a Blink Fitness, was sold to an unnamed buyer for $10 million.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
