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Early Addition: Trump's childhood home in Queens, once a feral cat hangout, finds new buyer
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Published Sep 14, 2026
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Good Monday morning in New York City, where the NYPD has a problem with illegible handwriting on the tickets they issue.
Here’s what else is happening:
- New data shows the AI boom has been great for New York City's tech industry overall, but horrible for young computer science grads looking for entry-level jobs.
- AI will never be able to replace rappers, according to one 10-year-old from Atlanta.
- Donald Trump's childhood home in Jamaica Estates has sold for $1.93 million to an anonymous buyer after a total gut renovation.
- More and more, detainees in American prisons are using contraband phones to allegedly commit fraud.
- There were some great costumes at the Battle of Brooklyn reenactment.
- Should high schoolers be allowed to bring a cup of coffee to class?
- The Jets have a winning record!
And finally, same uniforms:
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