New York Icon: Staten Island Chuck

Staten Island Chuck, also referred to more formally as Charles G. Hogg, is a groundhog who resides in the Staten Island Zoo in Staten Island, . He is known as the official groundhog meteorologist of New York City and it is claimed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg that he picks the weather with 80% accuracy .

Staten Island Chuck predicts the duration of winter each February 2 on Groundhog Day. He makes the prediction based on whether or not he sees his shadow at 7:30 A.M. on Groundhog Day.

The ceremony at the zoo is often attended and officiated by the Mayor of New York City currently Michael Bloomberg. Chuck received great nnotoriety for biting the Mayor Michael Bloomberg last year. Blood lust was notable absent in this years festivities with Chuck and Mayor Mike seemly to get along just fine.

Chuck’s prediction for 2010 in contrast to Punxsutaweny Phil’s prediction is early spring.

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