Brooklyn|News|
Man Catches Ride On Side Of Subway | Brooklyn Week In Review
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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 Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
3 People Shot On Downtown Brooklyn Street, Police Say
Two men and a woman were shot while on the corner of Gallatin Place and Fulton Street on Friday afternoon, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Industrial Clinton Hill Building Sells For $20M, Report Says
Workable City Development bought the two-story building at 8-10 Grand Ave. for $20.6 million, the Real Deal reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Formula E Electric Car Race Returns To Red Hook This Weekend
The professional all-electric car race returns to Red Hook on Saturday and Sunday for the second year in a row.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Man Shot Off Gun On Sunset Park Street, Police Say
Police are looking for the man who fired a gun on 58th Street in March, the NYPD announced on Thursday night.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
WATCH: Fort Greene Mural Goes Up On Myrtle Avenue Laundromat
Artist Misha Tyutyunik painted a new "Fort Greene" mural on the side of a 340 Myrtle Ave. laundromat this week.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
New Bill Would Ban Texting At A Red Light In New York
Assemblyman Ortiz introduced a bill to ban texting while stopped at a red light, which he said police weren't sure if it was legal or not.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Developers Plans To Sell 70 Park Slope Condos For $106M
Daten Group plans to sell the 70 condos in the under-construction development fora total of $106 million, the Real Deal reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn|News|
Woman Spews Anti-Muslim Tirade On New York City Bus, Video Shows
"Is that ICE? Oh mama, they're here for you," the woman screamed at a passenger wearing a headscarf on a Brooklyn to Staten Island bus.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Locals Offer Reward For Info On Historic Red Hook Warehouse Fire
The Gowanus Landmarking Coalition offered a $300 reward for info on who set the fire at the S.W. Bowne Grain Storehouse last month.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Man Arrested For Catching Ride On Side Of Subway Train, NYPD Says
Isaiah Thompson, 22, was charged with reckless endangerment after his daring ride on the side of C train, police said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Police Tow Trash Filled Car That Irked Park Slope Residents
Officers towed the car, parked on Sixth Avenue, after getting complaints from residents about it overflowing with trash.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Overheated Wires Caused Large Sunset Park Fire, FDNY Says
The FDNY deemed Monday's fire — which spread to five homes and several cars — as accidental and caused by overheated electrical wires.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Longtime Brooklynite Named Exec Director Of Sunset Park BID
After a months-long search, David Estrada, former chief of staff for Councilman Menchaca, was named executive director of the group.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Trash Filled Parked Car Draws Ire From Park Slope Residents
Residents have complained about a parked car on Sixth Avenue filled with empty cans, several crutches and more on the block for weeks.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Latest Section Of Brooklyn Bridge Park Opens To The Public
The new section opened to the public with a giant lawn, labyrinth garden and more.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
City To Revamp Portions Of Brooklyn Bridge
The Department of Transportation filed plans to restore the arches, towers and ramps on the bridge.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Historic Red Hook Warehouse Fire Set Intentionally, Report Says
The FDNY deemed last month's fire on the historic S.W. Bown Grain Storehouse was intentionally set, Crain's New York reported.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Electrical Fire Spreads To Cars And Homes In Sunset Park: FDNY
More than 100 firefighters were working to put out a fire in sever homes and cars caused by a down wire Monday afternoon, the FDNY said.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Where To Eat In Carroll Gardens During Restaurant Week
Several eateries around the neighborhood will be offering discounted menus for lunch and dinner from July 23 to Aug. 17.
Nicholas Rizzi, Patch Staff
