Staten Island Chuck predicts early spring on Groundhog Day

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Staten Island Chuck predicts early spring on Groundhog Day 2025
Staten Island Chuck, a groundhog at the Staten Island Zoo, did not see his shadow Sunday and predicted an early spring for 2025. Chuck's forecast contradicts Punxsutawney Phil, who predicted six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow about an hour earlier at Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania.
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Staten Island Chuck does not see shadow, predicts early spring in 2025
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Staten Island Chuck is forecasting an early spring this year after it emerged from its burrow shadow-less on Sunday morning. Community members braved the cold and gathered at the Staten Island Zoo to watch Chuck make his prediction.
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How to watch. FOX 5 NY is streaming Groundhog Day ceremonies, including the Staten Island Zoo celebration. The Staten Island celebration begins at 8 a.m.
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The handlers for Staten Island Chuck say the groundhog has predicted an early spring. (AP Video: Ted Shaffrey)
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Groundhog Day 2025: Staten Island Chuck predicts early spring in 2025
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