Chuck, however, has had his fair share of run-ins with New York's top brass. In 2009, Staten Island Chuck bit the then-mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg.

Staten Island Chuck is on a hot streak. New York City’s “weatherhog” did not see his shadow early Thursday during the Staten Island Zoo’s annual Groundhog Day ceremony, signaling ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- On Groundhog Day Friday morning, under a cloudy sky, nearly 200 spectators locked their eyes on Staten Island Chuck as he sluggishly wandered around his den at 7:28 a.m..

What You Need To Know Staten Island Chuck is a groundhog at the Staten Island Zoo Every year, Chuck makes his prognostication about the weather in the coming months Chuck did not see his shadow ...

Staten Island Chuck awoke early Friday and emerged from his burrow, but his shadow was nowhere to be found, suggesting warmer weather would be here sooner rather than later.

It seems the most reliable rodent of the three we recognized is Staten Island Chuck. According to the Staten Island Zoo, his prognostication accuracy is 85% while Phil's is closer to 40%.

Staten Island Chuck is pictured during the 2023 Groundhog Day festivities at the Staten Island Zoo on Thursday, Feb. 2. With an 80% accuracy rate, Staten Island Chuck claims the highest success ...

Last year, local officials and Staten Island Zoo staff were able to livestream the event online. Although not ideal, the show went on and Chuck was able to maintain his 80% accuracy rate.

Moments later, Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon formally introduced Chuck, while noting he gained a few pounds over the winter months — much like many of the borough’s residents.