Western New Yorkers who have a sweet tooth have a lot to celebrate. Friday is National Sponge Candy Day and a lot of people are digging into delicious treats in honor of the local favorite. Sponge ...

Explore chemistry through the making of this delicate, yet crunchy toffee confection. Sponge candy, a delicate, yet crunchy toffee confection covered in chocolate, is perhaps the sweetest way to ...

"There is a little bit more involved," that's what Kelly Nowacinski says of sponge candy. It's part of the sweet scene in Western New York, though many people take it for granted. "The specific ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — This weekend, many Easter baskets will no doubt have a bit of Buffalo history in them, or at least tradition. Science has discovered many answers, but there are still many mysteries ...

BUFFALO, N.Y (WIVB) — Many things come to mind when people think of Buffalo. The Bills, the wings, the people, and of course, sponge candy is on the list. Sept. 21 is the national holiday celebrating ...

Did you know that today (Thursday, September 21) is National Sponge Candy Day? In 2015, Mayor Brown declared that moving forward this day would be dedicated to Buffalo’s hometown favorite chocolate ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Wednesday, Sept. 21 marks the 7th annual National Sponge Candy Day. Fowler’s Chocolates in Buffalo is whipping up new flavors for the special day such as cayenne pepper, pop ...

Sponge candy is a specialty of candy shops in the Buffalo area, including Ko-Ed Candies which opened in South Buffalo in 1947. By Mark Mulville/The Buffalo News ...

Just as the chicken wing has its day in the sun, with The Chicken Wing Festival, so too shall sponge candy sparkle in the national eye. Mayor Brown has announced that for the first time ever, a day is ...