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Early Addition: Finally some good news for Michael Grimm

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Published May 29, 2025

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Good Thursday morning in New York City, where half of the G train tunnel is getting cell service.

Here's what else is happening:

• President Donald Trump yesterday pardoned former Staten Island Republican Rep. Michael Grimm, who served seven months in prison for tax evasion and more recently fell off a horse while playing polo — an accident that left him paralyzed.
• President Trump also pardoned a former Long Island Operating Engineers' union boss who was about to be sentenced for failing to properly report $315,000 worth of free tickets to sporting events and concerts.
• Trump also pardoned rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, who's been under home confinement for gun possession charges.
• The New York Post has exclusive footage of two Central Park carriage horses breaking free earlier this week.
• The Brooklyn Public Library is issuing limited-edition New York Liberty library cards.
• The Knicks play again tonight, which means you can get 10% off your purchase at this Midtown weed shop if you're wearing Knicks gear.
• Trump said yesterday the Qatari plane is frankly "much too big."
• The burgers at White Manna in Hackensack are frankly pretty small, but people love them!
• And finally, parking lot attendants:

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