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New York's historic Economy Candy still lives up to its name

2025-12-11

If you're a fan of candy, here's a sugary surprise.

We take you to New York City's Lower East Side to a historic candy shop that can satisfy your sweet tooth all year round.

Economy Candy has been open for three generations and is still making everyone's day just a little sweeter.

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