New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio dropped a squirmy Staten Island Chuck during a Groundhog Day celebration at the Staten Island Zoo. The weather-predicting rodent forecasted six more weeks of winter.

Explore the unforeseen incidents that have added a touch of chaos to the otherwise lighthearted Groundhog Day festivities.

The revelation that the ceremonial groundhog dropped by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio in February later died sparked outrage online — and hashtags such as #GroundhogGate. WSJ's Mara Gay reports ...

And did the groundhog see his shadow in 2024 ... New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio dropped Charlotte, and she tragically died days later, though the zoo insisted the fall did not predicate ...

There's a New York-based groundhog named Staten Island Chuck, who former Mayor Bill de Blasio dropped 10 years ago today. Out in Punxsutawney, the goal is more whimsy than accuracy. "We know this ...

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio must pay a $475,000 fine levied against him for misusing public funds during his failed White House bid, a judge ruled this week NEW YORK -- Former New ...