Tractor-Trailer Hauling M&Ms Crashes On I-80 In Knowlton, Spilling Candy Across Highway
A tractor-trailer hauling M&M candy crashed on Route 80 in Warren County, spilling its cargo across the roadway, authorities said.
At 10:17 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, Knowlton Township Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched to a two-tractor-trailer collision in the westbound lanes near the 2-mile marker, the department said.
According to firefighters, one tractor-trailer was parked on the westbound shoulder near the 2.4 mile marker when another tractor-trailer rear-ended it, tearing open both box trailers and spilling M&Ms onto the highway.
Units including Engine 41-63, Rescue 41-73, …
Skittles Gets Fiery With Newest Candy: How To Buy Spicy Gummies
Fans of Skittles will soon be able to spice things up with the brand's newest candy.
Skittles will release Gummies Fuego, a sweet-and-spicy twist on the classic candy. McLean, Virginia-based Mars Inc. announced the "swicy" flavor in a news release on Monday, Aug. 18.
The candy features a tangy chili coating to the gummies, which are a fusion of five Skittles flavors: mango, watermelon, strawberry, raspberry, and lemon.
"At Mars, we're always paying attention to emerging trends and looking for exciting new ways for our fans to experience Skittles," said Ro Cheng, the marketing vice presiden…
Man Offered Candy To Kids At New Hyde Park Mosque, Charged With Child Endangerment: Police
A Queens man is facing charges after allegedly approaching multiple children outside a Long Island mosque and offering them candy, Nassau County Police announced on Thursday, Aug. 7.
The incident occurred at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, outside the Hillside Islamic Center, located at 300 Hillside Avenue in North New Hyde Park, according to Third Squad Detectives.
Frias Bader, 47, of 153-70 S. Conduit Avenue, allegedly walked up to several children near the mosque and offered them candy, which they refused. One of the victim’s parents confronted Bader and told him to leave the property, …
M&M's, Skittles Reportedly Resisting Push To End Artificial Food Dye Use: Here's Why
One of the nation's largest candy makers is pushing back on a years-long effort to remove artificial food dyes from its products, according to reports.
Mars, the McLean, Virginia-based company behind popular candies like M&M's, is resisting the federal government's effort to remove synthetic food colorings, The New York Times reported on Monday, July 7. This comes as more than a dozen food giants like Kraft Heinz, General Mills, PepsiCo, ConAgra, and Nestlé have agreed to eliminate the artificial dyes from their US products by the end of 2027.
Federal agencies have tried for y…
Retail Theft Ring Swiped $14K In Merchandise From Philly Stores, Police Say
A retail theft ring operating in Philadelphia stole thousands of dollars of diapers, batteries, candy, and other goods, according to police.
Three men — Daquan Johnson, Lytrell Scott, and Byron Jordan-Prince — were arrested Sunday, July 14 on multiple counts related to the thefts, authorities said in a release Friday, July 26. A fourth suspect is expected to turn himself in on Monday, July 29.
The group targeted Dollar Generals, Family Dollars, and Rite Aids in 25 separate thefts and two robberies, stealing more than $14,000 in merchandise, according to …
'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester
For those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth as Halloween approaches, a mobile candy van might just be the perfect solution.
Candy Zoo, run by a team of three mothers, is a moving candy truck that is available to rent for private events and can be found throughout the tri-state area, including Westchester County, Fairfield County, and the Englewood area, according to one of the business's founders, Karen Benett.
The truck sells more than 200 brands of candy and goes to weddings, birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, corporate events, and more, Benett said.
The idea for the business sprouted…
Get Your Freak Shake Here: Armonk's Sugar Hi Is A 'Sweet' Destination
Westchester must have a sweet tooth. This story -- about twin sisters opening a candy, cake and ice cream shop in Armonk -- was one of the most popular Daily Voice stories of 2017. What follows is the original piece, which ran in late October.
Hilary Assael plans to ruin your diet ---and make your life "sweeter."
Her new bakery, Sugar Hi, which she runs with her twin sister Elissa Weinhoff, an EMT with the Armonk Fire Department, opened Sunday, Oct. 22 and promises lots of cronuts, cakes, candy (including high-end chocolate), freak shakes, homemade pop tarts,oversized rice cris…
