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Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Rent will increase for the roughly two million New Yorkers who live in rent-stabilized apartments for the second year in a row. On Wednesday, the Rent Guidelines Board, the nine-member panel responsible for adjusting rent for the city’s rent-stabilized apartments, voted 5 to 4 in favor of raising rents on one-year leases by 3 percent and on two-year leases by 2.75 percent for the first year and 3.2 percent for the second year. The rent increases apply to leases starting October 1, 2023. Last year, the RGB approved rent increases on one-year leases by 3.25 percent and increases on two-year leases by...

Announcement from American Trail Running Association (ATRA) Switchback member Québec Mega Trail (QMT). Above photo by: QMT – CatherineTetreault. Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré – The countdown is over! After months of preparation, the 3,000 or so runners registered for one of 10 Quebec Mega Trail events will be in action starting Friday, June 30th on the trails bordering Le Massif de Charlevoix and Mont-Sainte-Anne. This 11th edition of QMT will bring together athletes from 12 countries and promises to provide a memorable experience to competitors on courses that are both majestic and challenging. It’s sure to be a thrill for running and outdoor...

We genuinely feel that a good sense of humor is one of the most important things to look for in a partner. No matter how tough things might get, they’ll find the silver lining, keep both of your moods up, and help you giggle your way toward bluer skies. (Being able to make someone else laugh with your jokes is also a wonderful way to get out of trouble when you forget to wash the dishes, but you didn’t hear that from us. That and tickling.)Our team here at Bored Panda has collected some of the most hilarious and heartwarming...

Mason jar centerpieces are one of the most versatile accents you can decorate with. Today’s tutorial features a roundup of rustic elements! Mason Jar Centerpieces For A Rustic Style Mason jar centerpieces are a hit for a good reason. They’re incredibly easy to style, so practical, and can be used and decorated in more ways than one. Here’s a roundup of the ways I give my mason jars a charming rustic style:   1. Tree Of Life Photo Centerpiece Gather some twigs and black and white photos to make a tree of life photo centerpiece. Simply punch a hole on...

We’re about to make a ton of cat owners incredibly happy! Meanwhile, the rest of you Pandas may find the sudden urge to welcome a fabulous fluffy feline into your forever home. One sign of a powerful photo is that you can practically hear and feel it through the screen. And that’s where the r/Catswhoyell subreddit comes in.The online community does exactly what it says on the tin—it celebrates cats who yell with all their souls, meow gently, and make a lot of cute and silly noises. We’ve collected some of the most expressive pics, as shared by members of...