A few months ago, it was announced that Necco, the maker of candy hearts and other treats, may be going out of business after 170 years. Then there was a buyer who bought the company for millions. Now, without warning, a major factory of the candies has closed.
There is a wild plant that grows in the area that is very dangerous to the human touch. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is warning hikers to be aware and what to do if you encounter it.