What the Story Behind Candy Canes?
Candy canes have been around for hundreds of years, but they haven't always looked the way that they do now! Continue reading…
View ArticleHow to Buy Easter Stuff for Your Kids Amid COVID-19
There's something special about the kids waking up to find Easter treats but if you're not going into stores, you might be wondering how you can pull this off. Continue reading…
View ArticleWorking From Home? Grab Some Chocolate for a Brainpower Boost
Feeling guilty about all those little nibbles of chocolate you can't stop sneaking? Don't be! Continue reading…
View ArticleBrach’s Leaves Us Scratching Our Heads With New Candy Corn Flavor
Brach's has introduced a new line of Candy Corn flavors and we don't even know why because they sound awful. Shutdown boredom, perhaps? Continue reading…
View ArticleNo Halloween or Christmas Peeps This Year
If you are a big fan of the marshmallow treats called Peeps, you will probably be disappointed to read this. Continue reading…
View ArticleCraving Sweet and Salty? Reese’s Is Coming to Your Rescue
You've been craving something that's both sweet and salty and Reese's knows this, so they're coming to the rescue with a new candy. Continue reading…
View ArticleSouthern Tier Lowe’s Will Hook Your Kids Up With Halloween Treats
Calling all ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and their moms and dads! Southern Tier Lowe’s Home Improvement stores will be hosting a curbside trick-or-treat. Continue reading…
View ArticleReally? Is This Seriously New York’s Favorite Halloween Candy?
New data says this candy is the most popular Halloween candy in New York, but we're not so sure about it. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat Really Happens When You Swallow Gum?
We've been told not to swallow our gum but we all have at some point whether accidentally or on purpose. Are the consequences really that bad? We found out! Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat Would You Put in Your Adult Easter Basket?
Why don't adults get Easter baskets? We should! And while we're on the subject, what would you fill your adult Easter basket with? Continue reading…
View ArticleStep Back in Time and Reminisce at the PEZ Visitors Center
Located just over three hours from Binghamton is the PEZ Visitors Center in Orange, Connecticut where you'll find yourself reminiscing about your childhood. Continue reading…
View ArticlePaying Attention To The Label Is Probably A Good Thing
There was a hint of spiciness to the taste of this candy. That seemed a bit weird. Continue reading…
View ArticleVestal Chocolate Shop Says Farewell to Location of Four Decades
This Vestal chocolate shop has closed the doors at the location where it served up sweet treats for four decades and opened elsewhere. Continue reading…
View ArticleSkittles Come Under Heavy Attack in New Lawsuit
The parent company of Skittles candy has found itself in a far from sweet situation as a lawsuit claims its candy is "unfit for human consumption." Continue reading…
View ArticleBad Halloween Treats
Want to make Halloween great for the kids in your neighborhood? Then avoid handing out these eight things! Continue reading…
View ArticleFree, Fun, Safe Halloween Activities Abound
More and more free, safe Halloween events are added for children and adults in Broome County. Continue reading…
View ArticlePrincipal Bans Candy Canes Because the “J” Is for Jesus
Here we go again. People are reaching too far to keep from being offensive. What's next, the banning of the plus sign because it looks like a cross? Continue reading…
View ArticleNo SweetHearts Candies for Valentine’s Day This Year
I remember getting a box of SweetHearts Candies from the drug store for 10 cents when I was a kid. They have been a part of Valentines Days for over 100 years. Continue reading…
View ArticleBreak Me off a Piece of That “Pumpkin Pie Kit Kat Bar”
If you like Kit Kats and anything that is pumpkin spice flavored, Hershey is going to rock your world. New Pumpkin Pie Kit Kats are coming. Continue reading…
View Article20 Family Friendly Southern Tier Halloween Activities
Whatever your family wants to do whether it's trunk-or-treating, be in a costume parade, or go on a hayride- you’ll find it on this list! Continue reading…
View ArticleBreak Me off a Piece of That “Mint & Dark Chocolate Kit Kat Bar”
A couple of months ago I got excited when I heard that Kit Kat was releasing a Pumpkin Flavored candy bar. The latest Kit Kat creation is even better. Continue reading…
View ArticleTen Awfully Atrocious Halloween 'Treats'
This Halloween, don’t be the person who resorts to handing out raisins to trick-or-treaters. Actually, steer clear from handing out any of these things. Continue reading…
View ArticleWait, the Most Popular Halloween Candy in New York is What?
The results from one website are based on candy sales in the months leading up to Halloween for the past 12 years. Continue reading…
View ArticleTips for Trick or Treating in the Rain
The weather for tomorrow night is not looking good. Here is a way to trick-or-treat and avoid the rain totally, and some tips for the ones out in the rain. Continue reading…
View ArticleDeputies Help Girl With Injury Have Happy Halloween
Members of the Broome Co. Sheriff's Office took time out of their busy day on Thursday to bring some candy to a little girl that couldn't go trick or treating. Continue reading…
View ArticleThis Forgotten Thanksgiving Tradition Looked A Lot Like Halloween
Did you know that 100 years ago, Thanksgiving was more about mischief and candy than it was turkey and cranberries? It's true! Continue reading…
View ArticleDeadly Candy Look-alike Marketed to Children
Rainbow-colored fentanyl that looks like sidewalk chalk or candy appeals to young children and is being marketed to kids by drug traffickers. Continue reading…
View ArticleBoo! Halloween Will Cost You More This Year
Candy prices increased two percent between July and August of this year. That's 12.7 percent more than in 2021. Continue reading…
View ArticleFoodie Friday Halloween Peanut Butter Eyeballs
A crypt-kicking take on peanut butter balls: Foodie Friday Peanut Butter Eyeballs! Continue reading…
View ArticleSouthern Tier Officials Expect Busy Post-Pandemic, Warm Weather Halloween
With fairly clear weather forecast for the Twin Tiers and a lifting of COVID restrictions, a good turnout is anticipated for tricks-or-treats. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew York Child Accidentally Consumes Cannabis in Halloween Candy
A five-year-old New York boy was taken to the hospital for treatment after accidentally consuming cannabis-infused gummies he got while trick-or-treating. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat Is The Oddest Thing You Received For Valentine's Day?
This year, my wife and I are spending part of our Valentine's Day in the dentist's chair for our semi-annual check-up. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Yorkers Notice Their Conversation Candy Hearts Look Different
The next time you pick up a bag of conversation candy hearts, you'll notice that they look a little bit different. Continue reading…
View ArticleSpring Getaway Destination for New Yorkers
It's for peeps who love everything about PEEPS® Marshmallow candy. Continue reading…
View ArticleSaying Farewell to Johnson City BB Bats Candy
Uncover the story behind BB Bats the nostalgic taffy lollipops that have been discontinued after decades of delighting candy lovers. Continue reading…
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