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Friday, May 17, 2013  Crews are working to demolish part of the former Nestle chocolate plant in Fulton to make way for redevelopments.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Lindt is celebrating its grand reopening Friday and Saturday by giving away free chocolate.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Valentine's Day is one of the busiest days of the year at Hercules Candy Company in East Syracuse. The small family run business has been making homemade chocolate for more than 100 years.

Monday, February 04, 2013  The Speach Family Candy Shoppe is open again after flood damage. In early January over 16 inches of snow started to melt from their roof and into the basement.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix and Pamela's Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies have been recalled from Wegmans stores.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Hundreds of wine, cheese and chocolate lovers gathered at the Horticulture Building at the State Fairgrounds Saturday, attending the Wine and Chocolate Festival.

Friday, November 09, 2012  The risk of salmonella exposure has led Nestle USA to recall it's Nesquik chocolate powder.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Halloween is scary enough, but for your pets all that candy can be downright dangerous.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Wegman's is recalling a brownie mix because of allergic reactions.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The TS Steakhouse at Turning Stone will be open to the public on November 14.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  A black bear went in and out of a candy store in the Colorado resort town of Estes Park multiple times early one July morning, but he used the front door and didn't break a thing. He did, however, steal some treats.

Saturday, April 07, 2012  The day before Easter meant many shoppers across Central New York were busy buying last-minute Easter items.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  As couples all around CNY celebrate their love this Valentine's Day, some local businesses are seeing a boost.

Monday, September 26, 2011  With Halloween only a few weeks away, there's a serious danger to be aware of concerning your animals.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  A pepper relish took the top culinary prize at the New York State Fair.