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James Neiss/staff photographer
Niagara Falls, NY - Platters Chocolate Factory workers, from left, Crystan Mnich, Sharon Border and Tasha Leading Fox churn out tons of milk chocolate coated sponge candy on Thursday. Platters Chocolate Factory in the Wurlitzer Building, is hosting the 1st Annual Sponge Candy Fest from September 21-23rd. Thursday was All Day Sponge sampling, Friday its Beer & Chocolate Pairing and Saturday there is a 5K run and artisan market with proceeds to benefit the Texas hurricane victims.