Holtsville Hal's furry feeling: early spring
For Long Island groundhogs, the day was a split-decision: Malverne Mel saw his shadow, calling for six more weeks of winter, but Hal did not. Videojournalists: James Carbone and Howard Schnapp (Feb. 2, 2012)
Holtsville Hal and Malverne Mel disagree on winter
Mel, Hal and more famous groundhogs
Holtsville photos
There is no truth to the rumor that Holtsville Hal emerged from his burrow Thursday morning in a tropical shirt and sunglasses, declaring spring's early arrival.
Long Island's other groundhog, Malverne Mel, disagreed with Hal and saw his shadow, calling for six more weeks of winter.
And to the west, the most acclaimed of the furry weather-predicting rodents, Punxsutawney Phil and Staten...
