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Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Hostess Brands Inc. is selling the spongy yellow cakes, along with other snacks including Ding Dongs and Ho Hos, to Apollo Global Management and Metropoulos & Co. for $410 million.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Wonder bread is one step closer to getting a new owner. Hostess is also holding separate auctions for its snack cakes, which include Twinkies.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The company says the bread could contain small pieces of wire mesh.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Comedian Vic DiBitetto's thirty second YouTube clip makes fun of the rush to get groceries.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Central New York customers devastated by the news that Hostess Brands is closing up shop raced to the supermarket to get a final box of the famous treats.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Hostess Brands says it is going out of business, closing plants that make Twinkies and Wonder Bread and laying off all of its 18,500 workers.

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

Monday, October 03, 2011  An employee of Panera Bread advised 911 that a man entered the business, stole food items and exited the store.

Monday, September 26, 2011  The next time you head to Carousel Center, you'll have another place to eat.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  You can expect to see several changes the next time you head to Carousel Center.

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

Saturday, April 23, 2011  For Harrison Bakery in Syracuse, this Easter is not just about bunnies, egg hunts, or chocolate. It's about bread.

Sunday, April 10, 2011  WIth Passover just over a week away, Sunday was the perfect time for kids to learn how to make a staple of the holiday's meal.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  Syracuse Water Department crews are on the scene of a water main break on the city's north side.

Friday, December 24, 2010  The ovens were fired up at bright and early this morning at Columbus Bakery.  The heat fogs up the windows as the bakery prepares to sell loaves to the long line of customers.