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A photo of the first Groundhog Day in Malverne on Feb. 2, 1996. From left are Malverne Mel, an event guest, past Mayor Joseph Canzoneri, past County Legislator Tom Alfano, current Town Supervisor Anthony Santino, current County Legislator Vincent Muscarella and past Deputy Mayor of Malverne Gail Wakefield.
The charming history of Malverne Mel
In most places, January marks the beginning of several long winter months. In Malverne, however, it’s the prep period for a signature village event: Groundhog Day with Malverne Mel. more
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Malverne Mel definitely did not see his shadow!
Malverne Mel predicts an early spring
In the aftermath of one of the biggest snowstorms in over a century, a crowd of more than 100 people gathered in Reese Park in Malverne on Tuesday, waiting for the village's resident groundhog, Malverne Mel, to give his 21st annual weather prognostication. more
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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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They're all in a huff over the president's executive orders
Time goes by quickly. We’re well into April, and there seems to be so much to do and so little time to do it. Except when you’re Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. more
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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The Malverne prognosticator himself: Mel
Will Malverne Mel see his shadow this Saturday?
Village of Malverne to celebrate Groundhog Day with Malverne Mel this Saturday, Feb. 2, with an entire day of fun activities more
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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