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According to The Wall Street Journal, interior design trends for 2024 include the shift from brass to cooler metals, the move from angular architecture to curved designs, the decline of gloomy exteriors in favor of earthy tones, the transition from overused cerused oak to old-world wood, and the shift from "grandmillennial chic" to a more restrained design aesthetic. These trends are based on the observations and predictions of hundreds of professionals in the industry. However, it is important to note that personal preference and individual style should always take precedence over trends. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents a series of brief profiles of relatively anonymous long term residents of the Chelsea Hotel in Manhattan, New York City. Gerald Busby is a recovering drug addict and composer who did scores for films by Robert Altman. Linda Troeller is a photographer who was once an assistant to Ansel Adama. Martabel Wasserman is an artists and Harvard University student living at the Chelsea on her summer vacation.

The article highlights the social influence of New York City music critic and blogger Sarah Lewitinn, known as Ultragrrrl. An overview of Lewitinn's career in the music reporting industry is given, along with discussion as to her popularity as well as her growing list of online critics. The nature of her publicity, regardless of public opinion is also explored.

The article reviews various cultural and entertainment events and products for October 25-31, 2006 in New York City, including the book "Natural Selection: Gary Giddins on Comedy, Film, Music, and Books," by Gary Giddins, an October 28 screening of the film "Carrie," at the Clearview Chelsea, directed by Brian DePalma and starring Sissy Spacek, and an October 28 performance of British DJs the Horrors at Don Hill's.

The article focuses on the life styles of sober hipsters in New York City. Most of them engage in drinking and drugs, and prefer to spend their nights at the clubs. Sober hipsters host best nights, spin at the clubs of their choice, and book the post-gig after parties. Non-drinkers are defined by the sober hipsters as boring persons.

Reports on Manhattan Housing Court judge Gerald Lebovits' ruling in London Towers Inc. v. Davis affirming the power of a cooperative board to terminate the lease of a tenant shareholder who violates the proprietary lease by engaging in objectionable behavior. Opinion that had been awaited by co-op lawyers since May 2003; Comment of lawyer Stuart M. Saft; Details of the preceding case involving shareholder David Pullman.

Reports that co-op corporations and condominium associations in New York City can gain added income from renting space on their roof for cellular antennas. Rental rates; Tips from real estate lawyer Adam Leitman Bailey on dealing with cellular phone companies regarding antenna installations.

Reports on insurance experts' advice to New York City homeowners to examine their policies to determine their deductibles. Addition of hurricane and windstorm deductible clauses to homeowner policies, according to Jeanne M. Salvatore, vice president of consumer affairs at the Insurance Information Institute; Features of hurricane deductibles; Variation in percentage deductibles.

Focuses on the law on dancing in New York. Power of the New York Nightlife Association; Campaign against nightlife in the city.

The article features the new Moe's bar located in Fort Greene, New York City. Moe's draws a dressed-up crowd of cool black kids and their trendy white cousins who have infiltrated the neighborhood. Its customers and staff describe the bar as a colorful nightspot that reflects vibrancy in both its decor and its diverse crowd.

Reports on the closure of the Twilo nightclub in New York City after a three-year legal battle with the city government. Reasons of the city for not renewing the club's license; Influence of Twilo on the city's nightlife.

Focuses on the cases and allegations facing Twilo superclub in Chelsea, New York City, New York. Allegations regarding the sale of drugs in the premises; Failure of the club to renew its cabaret license; Actions taken by the management of the club to deal with the allegations.

The article reports on a police raid that took place at the gay dance club Mr. Black in New York City during Labor Day weekend of 2007. Among those arrested were DJ Sammy Jo of the Scissor Sisters, a cocktail waiter and a go-go boy. Those arrested report being verbally assaulted by the arresting officers and were not read their rights. The author discusses whether the police were actually there to investigate the presence of drug traffickers.

The article discusses Rated X: The Panty Party, a hot-body contest in New York City.

The article profiles stylist Jimmy Webb.

The article focuses on laws related to nightclubs in New York City. The rising crime rate in the city has resulted in increased police presence around the city. Proposals like mandating security cameras and identity scanners are being opposed by nightclub owners because of their ineffectiveness. Compulsory licenses for guards and bouncers are also being opposed.

The author looks at how many rental tenants and owners of co-ops and condominiums are banned from displaying the American flag on national holidays. The article includes comments regarding the issue from Arthur I. Weinstein, vice president of the Council of New York Cooperatives and Condominiums. Weinstein states that many boards of directors seek to avoid being involved in arbitrarily deciding what displays are appropriate and which are not.

Presents updates related to music in New York City. Hold of the third annual Moving Patterns festival which features DJ events, film screenings, and musical performances; Opposition of residents on the proposed rezoning for the Williamsburg/Greenpoint area; Comments on the performance of Miss Kittin.

Advises owners of two- or three-family homes in New York City on renting out part of the house. Things that landlords can impose on their tenants; Registration of buildings with tenants; Taxation issues.

Focuses on the advantages of disposing houses through reverse mortgage in New York City. Increase on the total amount of profit; Appreciation on the market value of the house; Number of mortgage lenders in the city.

Comments on issues related to the practice of home exchange by residence in New York City. Availability of home-exchange services that allow those with homes or apartments to swap to list their accommodations; Increase in the number of people taking interest in the so-called home exchanges; Measures to take to ensure a pleasant vacation exchange experience.

Reports on the lead-based paint law in New York City. Role of the law in protecting children from hazards to lead-based paint in residential buildings; Exemption of owner-occupied cooperative and condominium apartments from the law; Details of the law.

Provides information on the area of the houses in New York City. Description on the architectural design of the building; Affordability on the costs of the houses; Number of families renting in an apartment.

Focuses on the issuance of summonses to property owners failing to shovel sidewalks after snow storm by New York City Department of Sanitation. Number of summonses issued by the agency; Availability of different snow and ice removal tools; Categories of snow removal tools.

Examines insurance disputes between individual unit owners or shareholders and condo or cooperative associations in New York City. Basic types of insurance coverage in cooperatives and condominiums; Items covered by insurance; Insurers' examination of proprietary lease before providing coverage.

Presents several legal cases related to real property in New York City. Controversy over the eviction of tenant David Pullman by the cooperative of apartment house; Decision of the New York State Court of Appeal to nullify a New York City law governing how property owners must address lead-paint hazards in residential buildings; Confusion over legislation requiring nonresidents to pay estimated taxes on profits realized on the sale or transfer of real estate.

Focuses on the availability of Internet-based communication service at apartment buildings in New York City. Benefits of the service for residents; Increase in the number of condominiums using the Internet; Advantages of Web sites for the residents.

Reports on the New York City Council's decision to postpone the implementation of a law that would add a surcharge to the property tax bills of owners who rent homes for income and do not live in them. Controversy concerning the "absentee-landlord surcharge"; Suggestion that the tax surcharge is unlikely to be repealed.

Reports the ruling of the appeals court on overcharging of rent lease in New York City. Violation of the provision of the Rent Stabilization Code; Interference of the ruling on the private financial relationships of tenants and roommates; Amendment of the Rent Stabilization Code.