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Bronx residents celebrate National Doughnut Day

Those enjoying National Doughnut Day this morning may be surprised to know that it started because of World War I. The Salvation Army says it chose doughnuts to help raise money during the Great Depression

News 12 Staff

Jun 6, 2014, 4:15 PM

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