Last-minute Valentine's Day sweets: Lucas Candies in Haverstraw offers classic chocolates

Our Lisa LaRocca is in Haverstraw at one of the sweetest spots in the Hudson Valley, Lucas Candies.

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Feb 14, 2025, 2:17 PM

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For those of you who have waited until the last minute, don't worry – News 12 has plenty of ideas for your special person on Valentine's Day.

Our Lisa LaRocca is in Haverstraw at one of the sweetest spots in the Hudson Valley, Lucas Candies. The folks here have been making chocolate in this very location since 1896. They will be dipping about 500 strawberries in chocolate and a lot more.

Lisa talks to Nick Loucas Sr. and Nick Loucas about more than 120 years of making sweets

Check out all the sweet treats in the store!

Learn how to hand-dip chocolate-covered strawberries

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