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The Down-Low: Crack-Smoking Man Accidentally Sets Self On Fire & Other Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

Pamela Wong

Feb 2, 2017 — 1 min read

Dog Parker Located in Front of Brothers Bagels at 285 Court Street (Photo by dogparker_via Instagram)

The Down-Low is our round-up of stories as well as other curiosities throughout Brooklyn. And a bit of ephemera, too.

Man Smoking Crack in Bed-Stuy Accidentally Sets Himself on Fire. [Daily News]

Nancy Tong Joins South Brooklyn City Council Race. [Voice of New York]

Greedy Landlords and Increasing Labor Costs Shutting Down City Restaurants. [Crain’s]

Film Clips Showing Nazis Getting Punched Will Screen in DUMBO Saturday. [Gothamist]

Fort Greene Resident Arrested for Selling Meth, Steroids, GHB. [Daily News]

You Can Now Park Your Dog on Court Street. [Pardon Me For Asking]

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