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Malverne Mel rests in his personal quarters after last year's ceremony.
20th Groundhog Day ceremony is on deck in Malverne
We’re only six weeks into winter and already many of us can’t wait for it to be over. When can we live without fearing arctic blasts and polar vortexes, and confidently venture outside to see beautiful flowering azaleas, dogwoods and Bradford pears? more
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Justin Nealia, dressed in his own groundhog costume, peeked at a wood-carved Mel sculpture after the real critter predicted an early spring at the Village of Malverne’s 19th annual Groundhog Day ceremony at Gazebo Park on Sunday.
Bring on spring!
A resounding cheer swept across the crowd huddled for warmth at Gazebo Park last Sunday morning when Malverne Mayor Patricia McDonald announced that Malverne Mel, the village’s favorite … more
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Handler Andre Ricaud held Mel as Mayor Patti McDonald announced Mel’s prediction of six more weeks of winter at last year’s celebration.
Malverne Mel readies for this year’s forecast
Just after dawn on Feb. 2, hundreds of South Shore residents will gather at Chester A. Reese Veterans Memorial Park in Malverne to watch as the village’s renowned groundhog, Malverne Mel, makes his … more
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Malverne Mel correctly predicted six more weeks of winter, but his distant relative was not as prescient and is being sued.
Mel correct, Phil incorrect, being sued
An Ohio county prosecutor has filed an indictment against Punxsutawney Phil for “misrepresentation of early spring.” Michael Gmoser said that the groundhog committed an “unclassified … more
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Malverne Mel, with his handler Andre Ricaud, whispers his prediction in Mayor McDonald's ear.
Six more weeks of winter
Malverne Mel saw his shadow on Thursday morning, meaning that we're in for six more weeks of winter. In the village's annual Groundhog Day tradition, Malverne Mel's handler Andre Ricaud, held up Mel who whispered his prediction in Mayor Patricia McDonald's ear. more
Malverne Mayor Patricia McDonald got a visit from Malverne Mel and caretaker Andre Ricaud early Wednesday morning at her office.
Malverne Mel predicts early spring
The Village of Malverne has canceled it's annual Groundhog Day celebration for the first time in 15 years due to poor weather predictions. "We are upset about it," said Malverne Mayor Patricia … more
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The Village of Malverne and its celebrity groundhog, Malverne Mel, are preparing for the annual Groundhog Day celebration on Feb. 2 at Reese Park. Mayor Patricia McDonald and Mel’s caretaker, Andre Ricaud, pictured at last year’s event, are excited about the event, though Mel may or may not be looking forward to it.
Malverne Mel set to give annual forecast
Just after dawn on Feb. 2, hundreds of South Shore residents will gather at Reese Park in Malverne to watch as the village’s celebrity groundhog, Malverne Mel, makes his annual meteorological … more
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Some Malverne residents want Malverne Mel and fellow farm animals to make Grossmann’s Farm their new home.
Making Malverne Mel's new home
To some Malverne residents, making the village the permanent home of Malverne Mel seems like a great idea. It appears unlikely, however, to happen anytime soon. Suggestions made by the … more
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Father Frank Parisi blessed Malverne Mel during the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
Malverne Mel, pets come out for a blessing
On Oct. 4, during the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Our Lady of Lourdes pastor Frank Parisi blessed pets from throughout Malverne and surrounding communities. Parisi even blessed Malverne Mel, the … more
Onlookers watch as Malverne Mel is removed from his dwelling during the Groundhog Day celebration at Reese Park on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Mel saw his shadow, forecasting another six weeks of winter.
Malverne Mel Says Six More Weeks
Malverne's celebrity groundhog, Malverne Mel, met with some playful jeering Tuesday morning after predicting six more weeks of winter, but it seemed few in the crowd of about 200 held the … more
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