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McDonald's Shamrock Shake Returns—Along With Grimace's Irish Uncle McDonald's Shamrock Shake Returns—Along With Grimace's Irish Uncle
McDonald's Shamrock Shake Returns—Along With Grimace's Irish Uncle McDonald's is bringing back its iconic Shamrock Shake — with the help of a beloved mascot's relative! McDonald's said Shamrock Shakes will return to participating restaurants on Monday, Feb. 10, the company said in a news release on Tuesday. Feb. 4. The chain will donate 25 cents per shake to local chapters for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). To help the St. Patrick's Day treat return, Grimace is reuniting with his long-lost uncle, Uncle O'Grimacey. The green version of the purple mascot primarily appeared in McDonald's commercials in the 70s and 80s. tcmedianow McDonald's …

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by Chris Spiker
Obituaries
Former Suffolk County Sheriff's Officer, 9/11 Responder Rick Stueber, Dies: 'Good Time Guy' Former Suffolk County Sheriff's Officer, 9/11 Responder Rick Stueber, Dies: 'Good Time Guy'
Former Suffolk County Sheriff's Officer, 9/11 Responder Rick Stueber, Dies: 'Good Time Guy' A 50-year-old Connecticut father of four who served as one of New York's Finest during its most trying day has died. Richard "Rick" Stueber Jr. died on Dec. 10. His family did not disclose the cause of death. Stueber had been living in Stratford, CT but was born in Queens, New York, and had deep roots in Long Island law enforcement, according to his obituary shared by Riverhead News and Riverhead Local. Stueber joined the New York Police Department in 1996 and served through 2002 and was one of the thousands who selflessly rushed toward danger on Sept. 11, 2001, while the nation struggled t…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Son From NY Accused Of Killing Wealthy Financier In Ireland Son From NY Accused Of Killing Wealthy Financier In Ireland
Son From NY Accused Of Killing Wealthy Financier In Ireland A Connecticut financier was killed at an Ireland hotel after he flew from the United States to care for his mentally ill son. Now his son is charged with the assault that killed him, the BBC reported. New York City resident Henry McGowan, age 30, of Brooklyn, is accused of killing his father, 66-year-old John McGowan, of New Canaan, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, the outlet said.  The New York Times reported that Henry flew to Ireland earlier this week to stay at Ballyfin Demesne, a hotel in County Laois. Henry suffers from bipolar disorder, and when John learned his son had left the count…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
'Mamma Lombardi,' Long Island Restaurant Matriarch, Dies At Age 92: 'A Beloved Figure' 'Mamma Lombardi,' Long Island Restaurant Matriarch, Dies At Age 92: 'A Beloved Figure'
'Mamma Lombardi,' Long Island Restaurant Matriarch, Dies At Age 92: 'A Beloved Figure' Condolences are pouring in for the family behind a group of popular Italian restaurants  on Long Island mourning the loss of its beloved matriarch. Michelina Lombardi, affectionately known as “Mamma Lombardi” and the namesake of the Holbrook eatery on Furrows Road, died at the age of 92 on Thursday, July 25, according to her obituary. The restaurant confirmed her death in a Facebook tribute, saying the business would be closed Monday, July 29, while relatives mourn her loss. “Through her delicious food she has brought joy and togetherness to so many, enriching those special moments fo…

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by Michael Mashburn