The Down-Low: Jedi Mind Meld And Other Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

The Down-Low is our round-up of stories in our neck of the woods as well as other curiosities all over Brooklyn. And a bit of ephemera, too.

–You Can Bring Your Lightsabers to This NYC Theater, ‘Star Wars’ Fans. [DNAinfo]

–The Fateful Vote That Made New York City Rents So High. [Pro Publica]

–Neighborhood blogger Katia Kelly says there’s plenty to explore in Carroll Gardens, but don’t say you “discovered” it. [Brick Underground]

–How Never-Built Architecture Negotiated New York City’s Grid. [City Lab]

–Check Out All The Sweet Stuff NYC College Kids Throw Away. [Gothamist]

–NYCHA Stops Discriminating Against New Yorkers With Criminal Records. [The Village Voice]

–You could get up to $12,000 to build a large-scale sculpture in Coney Island. [Brokelyn]