a close-up of Michael Grimm
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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: