Maple Weekend returns for a sweet event

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Maple syrup producers across Western New York will open their facilities to the public for Maple Weekend, which takes place March 16-17 and 23-24.The annual maple celebration allows people to secure their own syrup and sweet treats, as well as see firsthand how maple syrup is made and the traditions that go with it.Maple Weekend has been around since 2000, providing a strong boost in business and popularity for maple producers. The Western New York Maple Producers Associa