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New England Woman Who Went Missing In New York City Has Been Found New England Woman Who Went Missing In New York City Has Been Found
New England Woman Who Went Missing In New York City Has Been Found Update: A New England woman who went missing in New York City has been found. Christine Hammontree, age 29, of Falmouth, Maine, had last been seen just after 2 a.m. on Monday, May 24 getting into a vehicle with a man and two women in Times Square. She was reported missing to the Falmouth Police Department by her parents on Tuesday, May 25. She was located at a hostel in Queens and is safe, authorities announced on Friday, May 28. No foul play is suspected. "The Falmouth Police Department would like to thank its law enforcement colleagues for their time, attention, and steadfast dedicatio…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Police: Man Caught With Drugs In Parking Lot At McDonald's In Westchester Police: Man Caught With Drugs In Parking Lot At McDonald's In Westchester
Police: Man Caught With Drugs In Parking Lot At McDonald's In Westchester A 23-year-old Westchester man was arrested for alleged possession of drugs after being nabbed in the parking lot of an area McDonald's.  Navit Azizi, of Cortlandt, was arrested on Wednesday, March 10, after a Yorktown police on patrol conducting a business check of the McDonald's Restaurant on Crompond Road when he spotted an occupied vehicle, parked and running in the parking lot, Yorktown police said. The officer went to check on the driver, later identified as Azizi, to make sure he was not in need of any assistance. While speaking to Azizi, the officer saw a clear plastic bag…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Look Who's Latest Fast-Food Chain To Add Fried Chicken Sandwich To Menu Look Who's Latest Fast-Food Chain To Add Fried Chicken Sandwich To Menu
Look Who's Latest Fast-Food Chain To Add Fried Chicken Sandwich To Menu It seems the chicken sandwich fast-food wars are heating up again with McDonald's jumping into the fray with a new line of sandwiches.  McDonald's announced on Wednesday, Feb. 24, it was releasing a new crispy chicken sandwich, which is joining its roster of longtime favorites like the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Egg McMuffin, and Filet-O-Fish. Not unlike the famous Popeye's sandwich, the new fried sandwich features a crispy fillet made with all-white meat chicken topped with crinkle-cut pickles and served on a  potato roll. But not be outdone, the chain will also offer two additio…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
McPlant: McDonald's To Test Meat-Free Burger McPlant: McDonald's To Test Meat-Free Burger
McPlant: McDonald's To Test Meat-Free Burger McDonald’s is officially dipping its toes in the vegetarian market with the McPlant, a newly developed plant-based patty that is set to debut as soon as next year. The McPlant offers a new option for some seeking a healthier, vegetarian option from the fast-food giant. “As we have worked to better understand customer demand, some markets around the world have tested plant-based products,” McDonald’s International President Ian Borden said in a statement. Related story - Vote Now: Do You Plan To Try Burger King's Plant-Based 'Impossible Whopper'? “Informed by those learnings, we have creat…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Found Asleep Behind Wheel At Westchester McDonald's Caught With Stolen Gun After DWI Crash Man Found Asleep Behind Wheel At Westchester McDonald's Caught With Stolen Gun After DWI Crash
Man Found Asleep Behind Wheel At Westchester McDonald's Caught With Stolen Gun After DWI Crash A 21-year-old man who was found asleep at the wheel at a Westchester McDonald’s is facing a host of charges after allegedly drinking, driving, fighting with police, crashing, and being busted with a stolen handgun. Officers from the New Rochelle Police Department responded to McDonald’s on Main Street shortly after 4:15 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, where there was a complaint of a man asleep at the drive-thru. Upon arrival, officers found a black Mercedes occupied by Bronx resident Louis Florimon, who was asleep behind the wheel, Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said. The officers attempted to wake Flo…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Look What's Back: Here's When McDonald's McRib Will Be Returning Permanently To Menu Nationwide Look What's Back: Here's When McDonald's McRib Will Be Returning Permanently To Menu Nationwide
Look What's Back: Here's When McDonald's McRib Will Be Returning Permanently To Menu Nationwide Get your appetite -- and your napkins -- ready. The wait will soon be over. For the first time in eight years, the popular McDonald's McRib sandwich will be available nationwide starting on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The McRib is made of seasoned boneless pork in smoky, tangy barbecue sauce, with pickles and slivered onions on a roll. It was introduced to McDonald's menu in 1981 before being removed from the menu four years later due to poor sales.  It was reintroduced in 1989 and remained on the menu in many countries for six years. Since 2006, it's been made available for a few months ea…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Suspect Arrested After Assaulting Two Workers During Robbery At McDonald's In Westchester Suspect Arrested After Assaulting Two Workers During Robbery At McDonald's In Westchester
Suspect Arrested After Assaulting Two Workers During Robbery At McDonald's In Westchester A 20-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting employees at a McDonald’s restaurant in Westchester while stealing food from behind the counter, police said. The Greenburgh Police Department responded to McDonald’s on North Central Avenue in Hartsdale on Sunday, Oct. 11, where there was a report of a man stealing food. During the robbery, Greenburgh Police Lt. Kobie Powell said that the man - later identified as Hartsdale resident Cornelius Mantle - assaulted two McDonald’s employees before fleeing the scene on foot. No weapon was used or displayed during the robbery. The i…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Photos: McDonald's Fire Nearly Sparks Entire Block In Westchester Photos: McDonald's Fire Nearly Sparks Entire Block In Westchester
Photos: McDonald's Fire Nearly Sparks Entire Block In Westchester A fire that broke out in the kitchen of a McDonald’s in Westchester was knocked down before it could spread through an entire city block. Crews from the Mount Vernon Fire Department responded at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12 to McDonald’s on Gramatan Avenue, where there were multiple reports of smoke spreading to adjacent buildings. According to fire officials, upon arrival, crews found heavy black smoke and the fire could be seen shooting from the roof. Officials said that the fire traveled into the air ducts of the three-story commercial building. Mount Vernon fire…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Man Told To Wear Mask Trashes Westchester McDonald's, Police Say COVID-19: Man Told To Wear Mask Trashes Westchester McDonald's, Police Say
Covid-19: Man Told To Wear Mask Trashes Westchester McDonald's, Police Say A man grew irate and trashed a Westchester McDonald’s after being told he would be refused service if he didn’t put on a mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A man got into a verbal argument with an employee at the drive-thru line at McDonald’s on Main Street in New Rochelle shortly after 5 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, New Rochelle Police Capt. Cosmo Costa said. It is unclear what the argument was about. After getting into the argument, the man - who has not been located - entered the facility. Police said that once inside, the man was instructed he’d need to put on a mask or else they would ref…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Man Throws Rock Into McDonald’s After Being Asked To Leave For Not Wearing Mask COVID-19: Man Throws Rock Into McDonald’s After Being Asked To Leave For Not Wearing Mask
Covid-19: Man Throws Rock Into McDonald’s After Being Asked To Leave For Not Wearing Mask A 37-year-old man threw a large rock through the window of a McDonald's in Connecticut after he was asked to leave for not wearing a mask amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to police. The incident happened earlier this month in Brooklyn, Connecticut, located about 45 miles east of Hartford. Jason Daddario agreed to leave when he was asked at about 8 p.m. Friday, May 1, but after throwing the rock ran over to a Walmart store where police say he stole several pairs of ladies' underwear, according to the Hartford Courant. He was apprehended after he initially ran away f…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Here's The Beef: McDonald's Debuts Two New Types Of Big Macs Here's The Beef: McDonald's Debuts Two New Types Of Big Macs
Here's The Beef: McDonald's Debuts Two New Types Of Big Macs McDonald’s family of sandwiches is getting a little bigger with two new additions. The famed Big Mac is getting a little brother and a big brother in the form of their new offerings: Little Mac and Double Big Mac. The Little Mac is similar to a traditional cheeseburger, with a sampling of McDonald’s “Special Sauce.” The Double Mac features four patties, three buns, cheese, onions, pickles and “Special Sauce.” McDonald’s said that the Little Mac will cost $2.29 and the Double Big Mac will cost consumers $5.49. Both will be available for a limited time. A regular Big Mac includes two patti…

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by Zak Failla
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McDonald’s Launching First Voice-Initiated Application Process McDonald’s Launching First Voice-Initiated Application Process
McDonald’s Launching First Voice-Initiated Application Process Want to work at McDonald's? Just ask Alexa or Google Assistant. The company now has a voice-initiated application process. McDonald's on Wednesday, Sept. 25 announced an initiative called Apply Thru whereby potential employees may apply for jobs through Alexa. The app will assist candidates with the first step of McDonald's restaurant job application to help drive talent attraction across the globe. The app will talk through a few basic questions with potential applicants ranging from their name, job area of interest and location, and applicants will receive a short text message shortly th…

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by Donna Christopher