Longtime Staten Island Zoo employee, who enriched the lives of children and animals for 30 years, dies at 57
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- John Ponzio, who spent 30 years enriching the lives of children and animals through his work at the ...
Which groundhogs predict weather the best?
Is Punxsutawney Phil the best weather-predicting groundhog? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ranked the 19 ...
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History of the Staten Island Zoo
The exhibits and the zoo's care for its animals were modern for their time and helped the institution avoid some of the trouble other city zoos faced when their facilities became out of date. The ...
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Furry forecast: What you need to know about Groundhog Day in NYC on Feb. 2
NYC’s favorite rodent (after Pizza Rat) is back and ready to predict the weather! Groundhog Chuck is almost set to emerge ...
Groundhog Day 2025: Video flashback of NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio dropping Staten Island Chuck
On Feb. 2, 2014, the Staten Island Zoo hosted its annual Groundhog Day celebration, which took an unexpected turn.
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History of Groundhog Day in Parks
Also known as woodchucks or whistle pigs, the animals are active during the day and eat vegetation like grasses, clover, and alfalfa (though the groundhog at the Staten Island Zoo apparently prefers ...