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Most Popular McDonald’s Order In NY Might Surprise You Most Popular McDonald’s Order In NY Might Surprise You
Most Popular McDonald’s Order In NY Might Surprise You Turns out, when it comes to McDonald’s, New Yorkers are clucking obsessed with one item in particular. The Empire State’s fast food royalty is none other than the Chicken McNugget, according to a new survey from Holiday Calendar. Researchers polled over 4,200 Americans in early April to see which Mickey D’s menu item reigned supreme in each state, and New Yorkers didn’t hesitate to crown the bite-sized, golden-fried classic as their No. 1. Coming in hot at No. 2? The legendary Big Mac, followed by the McChicken sandwich, the ever-reliable French Fries, and the sweet indulgence of a McFlur…
Hungry Kidnapper Forces Victim To Drive Him To Milford McDonald's, Ends Up In Cuffs: Police Hungry Kidnapper Forces Victim To Drive Him To Milford McDonald's, Ends Up In Cuffs: Police
Hungry Kidnapper Forces Victim To Drive Him To Milford McDonald's, Ends Up In Cuffs: Police A 28-year-old Connecticut man is behind bars after police say he forced his alleged kidnapping victim to stop at a McDonald's for food — a decision that ultimately led to his arrest. Alexander Mathews, of Milford, is charged with second-degree kidnapping, second-degree threatening, and second-degree breach of peace following his arrest on June 2, according to Milford police. Officers were called to the McDonald’s on Boston Post Road around 1 p.m. after receiving reports of a possible kidnapping, authorities said. But by the time officers arrived, Mathews had fled ran away. Police launched …
S'more, Please! McDonald's Unveils Summer-Ready McFlurry With HERSHEY'S Twist S'more, Please! McDonald's Unveils Summer-Ready McFlurry With HERSHEY'S Twist
S'more, Please! McDonald's Unveils Summer-Ready McFlurry With Hershey'S Twist McDonald's is bringing a summertime staple to its menu as the weather begins to heat up. The fast-food giant announced that it will be introducing the HERSHEY’S S’mores McFlurry, just in time to "gather around the campfire because summer just got sweeter."  "Our newest McFlurry flavor made with our classic vanilla soft serve, blended with HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows – perfect for making the hot days a little cooler," the company posted. The announcement comes on the heels of McDonald's bringing back the fan-favorite snack wrap. "Whether you’re…
Venmo Upgrades Debit Card, Checkout Options To Compete With Rivals: See What's New Venmo Upgrades Debit Card, Checkout Options To Compete With Rivals: See What's New
Venmo Upgrades Debit Card, Checkout Options To Compete With Rivals: See What's New Venmo is launching a new debit card rewards program and expanding its checkout options as the popular payment platform aims to compete with other similar services. Parent company PayPal announced the upgrades to the Venmo Debit Mastercard and Venmo Checkout service in a news release on Wednesday, June 4. The money-transferring app is used monthly by more than 64 million Americans. Venmo's debit card now offers 15% cash back at major retailers like Lyft, McDonald's, Sephora, Walgreens, and Walmart. Users can activate offers through the Venmo app to earn rewards on purchases both in…
McDonald's Snack Wrap Return Date Finally Revealed: Here's When It's Back McDonald's Snack Wrap Return Date Finally Revealed: Here's When It's Back
McDonald's Snack Wrap Return Date Finally Revealed: Here's When It's Back After years of impatiently waiting, McDonald's fans will finally be able to eat the chain's beloved snack wraps once again. McDonald's will officially bring its snack wrap back to US menus on Thursday, July 10. The company announced the highly anticipated return in a news release on Tuesday, June 3. The Chicago-based chain's announcement was an homage to NBA legend Michael Jordan's famous 1995 fax announcing his return to basketball: "CHICAGO (June 3, 2025) – The following statement was released today by Joe Erlinger, President of McDonald's USA, in response to questions about th…
Popeyes Unveils New Snack Wraps As Fast-Food Chicken Wars Heat Up Popeyes Unveils New Snack Wraps As Fast-Food Chicken Wars Heat Up
Popeyes Unveils New Snack Wraps As Fast-Food Chicken Wars Heat Up McDonald's is falling behind in the snack wrap race to a company known for cooking up very popular chicken. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen announced the launch of its new chicken snack wraps on Monday, June 2. The $3.99 wraps will come with Popeyes' hand-breaded chicken tenders in either a classic, spicy, or honey mustard spread. The limited-time wrap also includes lettuce, shredded cheese, and crunchy pickles. The snack is wrapped in a tortilla inspired by the fast-food chain's famous biscuits. The move puts Popeyes in direct competition with Burger King and Wendy's, which added snack wra…
NY Man Chokes Victim, Spits At Cops In Fort Lee McDonald's: Police NY Man Chokes Victim, Spits At Cops In Fort Lee McDonald's: Police
NY Man Chokes Victim, Spits At Cops In Fort Lee McDonald's: Police A New York man was arrested after allegedly choking another individual inside a McDonald’s and then spitting at Fort Lee police officers, authorities said. The incident happened around 2:26 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, at the McDonald’s located at 2152 Lemoine Avenue, according to a press release from the Fort Lee Police Department. Police responded to a report of an assault in progress and found two men involved in a fight. Officers separated the individuals and identified 35-year-old Adam Chandler Reid of Brooklyn as the aggressor, Young said. Reid allegedly choked the victim during the …
Teen ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Bristol Crash Teen ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Bristol Crash
Teen ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Bristol Crash A 19-year-old man has been identified as the rider killed in a motorcycle crash in Bristol late last week, authorities announced. Kevin Cruz-Strain died shortly after midnight on Friday, May 2, police said. His last known address was in Bristol.  Cruz-Strain was riding eastbound when an SUV exited a McDonald’s parking lot on Farmington Avenue and collided with him, according to police. Emergency responders rendered aid at the scene and transported him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, Bristol police said. An initial investigation determined that the SUV pulled …
Luigi Mangione’s Lawyer Wants Charges Against Him Dropped: Here's Why Luigi Mangione’s Lawyer Wants Charges Against Him Dropped: Here's Why
Luigi Mangione’s Lawyer Wants Charges Against Him Dropped: Here's Why Luigi Mangione's lead defense attorney wants at least two counts against him in an indictment issued in New York thrown out. Mangione, a Maryland native who will turn 27 next week, is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel. In a new court filing, his attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, raises several allegations regarding the case: Illegally Obtained Evidence: She claims that the evidence in question was obtained unlawfully after he was apprehended at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania following a days long manhunt. "Law enforcement con…
Shelton-Based Subway Closing Hundreds Of Restaurants Yearly, Aims For 'Smart Growth' Shelton-Based Subway Closing Hundreds Of Restaurants Yearly, Aims For 'Smart Growth'
Shelton-Based Subway Closing Hundreds Of Restaurants Yearly, Aims For 'Smart Growth' The largest fast-food chain in the US is rapidly losing restaurants. Subway closed 631 locations in 2024, QSR Magazine reported on Tuesday, April 29. The sandwich giant ended the year with 19,502 restaurants nationwide – the lowest count in nearly 20 years. The Shelton, Connecticut-based company has shuttered about 7,616 locations in the US since peaking in 2015 with more than 27,000 restaurants. 2024 also marked Subway's largest yearly decline since it lost 1,043 locations in 2021. Despite mass closings, Subway remains the biggest restaurant brand in the US. Starbucks …
McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why
McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since Covid-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why Sales at McDonald's experienced their sharpest drop since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as companies struggle to navigate chaotic economic conditions in the US. McDonald's sales in the US fell 3.6% in the first quarter of 2025, the company said in its earnings report on Thursday, May 1. The drop marks the fast food giant's steepest quarterly decline since the second quarter of 2020, when US sales plummeted by 8.7% as the pandemic forced restaurants worldwide to temporarily close. The slump was more than double what economists expected and came as inflation, tariffs, and…
Fugitive Caught At McDonald's: Was Wanted In 2 States Before Mamaroneck Arrest, Police Say Fugitive Caught At McDonald's: Was Wanted In 2 States Before Mamaroneck Arrest, Police Say
Fugitive Caught At McDonald's: Was Wanted In 2 States Before Mamaroneck Arrest, Police Say A fugitive wanted for serious crimes in two different states was caught in a police operation at a McDonald's location in Westchester, police said. The arrest was made on Friday, April 18 around 1:20 p.m., when a man from Mamaroneck with warrants in both Illinois and Nevada was taken into custody after officers spotted his car near 46 Madison St., the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department said on Sunday, April 20.  The driver, identified as 43-year-old Christopher Arroyo, had been driving with revoked privileges when an officer noticed his vehicle had an improper license plate, …
Serial Burglar Busted Taking Money From McDonald's Donation Bin: Marlboro PD Serial Burglar Busted Taking Money From McDonald's Donation Bin: Marlboro PD
Serial Burglar Busted Taking Money From McDonald's Donation Bin: Marlboro PD A 30-year-old West Creek man was arrested and charged on Saturday, April 19, after he was caught stealing from a McDonald's donation bin in Englishtown, police said. That morning, officers responded to the McDonald's at 78 Route 9 after a man, later identified as Evan Pinney, was trying to steal money from the donation bin, Marlboro police said. A resident on Serpentine Drive had also called officers, after seeing Penney attempting to break into a vehicle while carrying a leaf blower, police said. Officers also received a report of Penney breaking into two vehicles on Route 9, police said. …
Dunkin', McDonald's, Subway Franchisees Fined $226K+ For Child Labor Violations In MA Dunkin', McDonald's, Subway Franchisees Fined $226K+ For Child Labor Violations In MA
Dunkin', McDonald's, Subway Franchisees Fined $226K+ For Child Labor Violations In MA The owners of nearly 90 Dunkin', McDonald's, and Subway restaurants across Massachusetts have been fined for violating child labor laws, officials said. The three franchisees were cited for violating child labor laws at more than 88 locations, Attorney General Andrea Campbell said in a news release on Tuesday, April 15. The companies punished were Cafua Management Company, The Brewster Company, and Knight Food Service. The trio faces a combined $226,385 in penalties under separate settlements with the fair labor division of the attorney general's office. "Our child labor laws exi…
Man Had Booby Trapped Semi-Automatic Rifle On Amtrak Train To Trenton: New Jersey AG Man Had Booby Trapped Semi-Automatic Rifle On Amtrak Train To Trenton: New Jersey AG
Man Had Booby Trapped Semi-Automatic Rifle On Amtrak Train To Trenton: New Jersey AG A 34-year-old Florida man was arrested and hit with numerous weapons charges on Wednesday, April 16, after he boarded an Amtrak train to Trenton with a  booby trapped semi-automatic rifle earlier this year, authorities said. On Friday, Jan. 3 at Newark Penn Station, an officer noticed an unattended black and white zebra print suitcase in front of McDonald's, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. A handgun with a fully loaded 18-round magazine and an AK-47 style rife were found in the suitcase, along with numerous bullets, Platkin said. Surveillance footage showed, Jeffrey K…
Bendix Diner For Sale After Shutdown: Here's What Could Replace It, How Former Owner Is Coping Bendix Diner For Sale After Shutdown: Here's What Could Replace It, How Former Owner Is Coping
Bendix Diner For Sale After Shutdown: Here's What Could Replace It, How Former Owner Is Coping The once-bustling Bendix Diner on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights is officially up for sale, months after borough officials shut it down for code and sanitation violations. The diner’s owner, John Diakakis, is understandably heartbroken. "This is not the way I would've wanted things to end," he said. Diakakis, who is blind, said he still visits the shuttered diner three or four times a week, walking through the empty space that once kept him busy seven days a week. When the landmark eatery was forced to close in January, Diakakis was left at a loss. A GoFundMe launched shortly after brought…
‘I’m Screwed’: Fredericksburg Busted For DUI Near Stafford McDonald’s, Sheriff Says ‘I’m Screwed’: Fredericksburg Busted For DUI Near Stafford McDonald’s, Sheriff Says
‘I’m Screwed’: Fredericksburg Busted For DUI Near Stafford McDonald’s, Sheriff Says A Fredericksburg man who missed a McDonald’s turn got more than a wrong order—he got a return trip to jail after racking up another DUI charge in Stafford County, authorities said. Deputies responded to a call about a suspected drunk driver around 7:44 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, on Chatham Heights Road, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said. The caller told dispatch that the driver of a Ford F-150 appeared to miss a turn near the McDonald’s and ended up “in a weird location,” slumped behind the wheel. The deputy arrived to find 34-year-old David Shoun, who showed “signs of intoxicatio…
125 MPH Chase Ends With Cocaine Bust Of Lusby Woman, Sheriff Says 125 MPH Chase Ends With Cocaine Bust Of Lusby Woman, Sheriff Says
125 MPH Chase Ends With Cocaine Bust Of Lusby Woman, Sheriff Says A Maryland woman is facing a stack of charges after leading deputies on a wild high-speed chase through Calvert County while allegedly carrying cocaine, authorities said. Deputies spotted a Chevy Equinox flying north on Route 4 near Solomons Landing in the middle of the afternoon last month, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday, March 31.. The SUV whipped onto Patuxent Point Parkway “almost on two tires,” then tore through a crowded McDonald’s parking lot kicking up clouds of dirt and dust, officials said. A deputy activated his emergency lights, but the driver hit the gas in…
Teen Crashes In Stafford McDonald’s Drive-Thru While Drunk, With Weed And BB Gun: Sheriff Teen Crashes In Stafford McDonald’s Drive-Thru While Drunk, With Weed And BB Gun: Sheriff
Teen Crashes In Stafford McDonald’s Drive-Thru While Drunk, With Weed And BB Gun: Sheriff A late-night McDonald’s run ended with a trip home in shame — not with fries. A juvenile in Stafford County was busted after crashing into a car in the drive-thru line at a local McDonald’s while under the influence, officials said. Deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office were called around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, to the area of Richmond Highway and Garrisonville Road for a drunk driver complaint, according to a Stafford County Sheriff's Office spokesperson. A caller reported seeing a truck at the Stafford Marketplace intersection with a driver who looked half asleep, ev…
Teen Trails Victim Off Bus, Brutally Beats Him At Silver Spring McDonald's: Police Teen Trails Victim Off Bus, Brutally Beats Him At Silver Spring McDonald's: Police
Teen Trails Victim Off Bus, Brutally Beats Him At Silver Spring McDonald's: Police A 14-year-old is facing serious charges after police say he followed a teen off a bus and launched a violent attack inside a Montgomery County McDonald’s. Officers were called around 6:35 p.m. Thursday, March 20, to the 12300 block of Georgia Avenue in the Glenmont area for reports of a fight in progress, Montgomery County Police said. When officers arrived, they saw two teens brawling behind the counter of the McDonald’s, authorities said. According to investigators, the 15-year-old victim was taking a Ride-On bus when the younger teen approached and demanded personal property. When the v…
McDonald's Digs Into Minecraft World With Limited-Time Movie Meals, Game Add-Ons McDonald's Digs Into Minecraft World With Limited-Time Movie Meals, Game Add-Ons
McDonald's Digs Into Minecraft World With Limited-Time Movie Meals, Game Add-Ons McDonald's is stacking up something special for Minecraft fans. McDonald's is turning its menu into a pixelated adventure with a limited-time meal inspired by "A Minecraft Movie", which will be released in theaters on Friday, Apr. 4. The fast-food chain announced the partnership in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The Minecraft movie meal and Happy Meal will launch on Tuesday, Apr. 1. McDonald's will bring the video game's blocky world to life with exclusive in-game rewards, collectible toys, and a fiery new sauce. The limited-time meals offer Minecraft fans a chance to …
Bathroom Barricade Ends Badly For Drunken Suspect In Stafford McDonald's: Sheriff Bathroom Barricade Ends Badly For Drunken Suspect In Stafford McDonald's: Sheriff
Bathroom Barricade Ends Badly For Drunken Suspect In Stafford McDonald's: Sheriff A Stafford man is facing multiple charges after allegedly going on a drunken rampage that ended with him barricading himself in a McDonald’s bathroom, authorities announced. Ryan Reid, 31, was arrested after a chaotic series of incidents that unfolded on the evening of Saturday, March 15, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. It all started around 5:52 p.m. when deputies responded to a disturbance on Almond Drive. Witnesses reported that Reid was screaming, throwing items out of a home, and causing property damage. When deputies arrived, they found shattered glass littering th…
Driver Rams Trooper’s Car After 110 MPH Chase From Chambersburg McDonald's: PA State Police Driver Rams Trooper’s Car After 110 MPH Chase From Chambersburg McDonald's: PA State Police
Driver Rams Trooper’s Car After 110 MPH Chase From Chambersburg McDonald's: PA State Police A high-speed chase through Franklin County ended in a violent crash and foot chase, Pennsylvania State Police announced in court documents obtained by Daily Voice . Bobby J. Wilson and his girlfriend Brandi N. Warren led police on a dangerous pursuit after fleeing from a McDonald's in Chambersburg on Saturday, March 9, according to an affidavit of probable cause. Trooper Benjamen Maudie attempted a traffic stop on the black Toyota Corolla with Alabama plates after Wilson sped out of the McDonald’s parking lot without stopping. Instead of pulling over, Wilson conducted a U-turn, accelerate…
McDonald's Arrest: Suspicious Homeless Man Caught With Ghost Gun In Hyde Park, Police Say McDonald's Arrest: Suspicious Homeless Man Caught With Ghost Gun In Hyde Park, Police Say
McDonald's Arrest: Suspicious Homeless Man Caught With Ghost Gun In Hyde Park, Police Say A man with an active arrest warrant was taken into custody at a McDonald's in Dutchess County, where police say they found him carrying a loaded ghost gun, high-capacity magazines, and knives.  The incident happened on Sunday, March 9, at the McDonald's restaurant in Hyde Park at 4258 Albany Post Rd. (Route 9), when officers responded to a suspicious person report at around 3:30 p.m., according to the Town of Hyde Park Police Department.  When officers arrived, they found 37-year-old Theodore T. Lutz Jr., a homeless man, and began questioning him, police said. During the conversa…
Braggadocios Gangsters Get Life For Grisly Kidnappings, Revenge Murders In DMV: DOJ Braggadocios Gangsters Get Life For Grisly Kidnappings, Revenge Murders In DMV: DOJ
Braggadocios Gangsters Get Life For Grisly Kidnappings, Revenge Murders In DMV: DOJ Two violent gang members from DC have been sentenced to life plus 60 years in prison after kidnapping and murdering two innocent people in a twisted act of revenge, federal authorities announced. After a four-week trial, a jury found Marcel Vines, 28, aka “Baby Boy,” and Malique Lewis, 27, aka “Freak,” guilty of multiple charges, including kidnapping resulting in death, first-degree murder while armed, and weapons offenses, according to the US Attorney's Office. Vines and Lewis, members of the notorious Clay Terrace crew, were convicted of luring and executing 23-year-old Armani Nico Coles …
Newark Officer Killed, Teen Charged In Double Shooting: Officials Newark Officer Killed, Teen Charged In Double Shooting: Officials
Newark Officer Killed, Teen Charged In Double Shooting: Officials Authorities have charged a 14-year-old male and detained five others in connection with the shootings of Newark police officers that left Joseph Azcona dead and another officer critical, officials said. Azcona, 26, a five-year veteran of the Newark Police Department, was killed in the line of duty during a shooting on Friday evening, March 7, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. Another officer remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. His name has not been released. A spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office confirmed that two officers w…
Knife-Wielding Man Threatens Teens, Menaces Officers At McDonald's: Nassau County Police Knife-Wielding Man Threatens Teens, Menaces Officers At McDonald's: Nassau County Police
Knife-Wielding Man Threatens Teens, Menaces Officers At McDonald's: Nassau County Police A knife-wielding man threatened two teenage girls and later menaced officers before his arrest at a McDonald's in North Lawrence, Nassau County Police announced on Thursday, March 6. Officers responded to the fast-food restaurant at 365 Rockaway Turnpike around 4 p.m. for reports of a suspicious man armed with a weapon, according to detectives. Antonio Reyes, 47, undomiciled, was allegedly in a heated argument with two girls, ages 14 and 15, when he pulled out a knife and pointed it at them, placing them in fear for their lives. The terrified teens fled and called police, authorities said. …
McDonald's Serving Up Breakfast Bagels Nationwide As Part Of Egg McMuffin's 50th Anniversary McDonald's Serving Up Breakfast Bagels Nationwide As Part Of Egg McMuffin's 50th Anniversary
McDonald's Serving Up Breakfast Bagels Nationwide As Part Of Egg McMuffin's 50th Anniversary McDonald's breakfast bagel sandwiches are available at its restaurants nationwide for the first time ever. "Whether you love the classic Bacon, Egg & Cheese or the iconic Steak, Egg & Cheese, McDonald’s has you covered, no matter where you are," the company said in announcing several special breakfast deals as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Egg McMuffin. The bagel sandwiches became available on Tuesday, Feb. 25. On Egg McMuffin Day on Sunday, March 2, customers can get $1 Egg McMuffins and Sausage McMuffins when purchased through the McDonald's app. You must opt in…
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 …
Arrest Made In Killing Of Popular McDonald's Security Guard In Baltimore: Police Arrest Made In Killing Of Popular McDonald's Security Guard In Baltimore: Police
Arrest Made In Killing Of Popular McDonald's Security Guard In Baltimore: Police A 15-year-old who gunned down a security guard at McDonald's in Baltimore in front of his son will be charged as an adult with his murder, police say. Early in the afternoon on Sunday, Jan. 12, first responders were called to the fast food restaurant in the 4400 block of Reisterstown Road, where they found 38-year-old Jamal Davis suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Baltimore Police Department announced that a 15-year-old has been identified as the suspected shooter and he was arrested at a home in the …
Day After NY DUI Conviction, Man Drunkenly Crashes In Stafford McDonald's Drive-Thru: Sheriff Day After NY DUI Conviction, Man Drunkenly Crashes In Stafford McDonald's Drive-Thru: Sheriff
Day After NY DUI Conviction, Man Drunkenly Crashes In Stafford McDonald's Drive-Thru: Sheriff A late-night McDonald’s craving turned into a Big Mac-sized disaster for a North Carolina man, who is accused of drunk driving into a Stafford County drive-thru one day after being busted for a DUI in New York, authorities announced. The mess unfolded shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24 at the McDonald’s on Wonder Road, when deputies were called to a reported single-vehicle crash in the drive-thru lane.  Upon arrival, the deputy found 38-year-old Juan Gomez Alvarez, who allegedly sped his way into the drive-thru and struck a sign before ending up blocking the entire lane, acco…