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One of the questions paranormal investigators ask themselves is regarding the location of haunted sites. Anecdotal evidence tells us that there are a lot of haunted buildings by rivers and other bodies of water. Folklore tells us that ghosts can’t cross running water, so does this mean that spirits hit a river and then stop at the nearest building? Science tells us that water conducts electricity dissipating the current, so it is a barrier to the passage of electricity, which backs up the folklore. That still leaves us with the question about hauntings near bodies of water. Whether you believe in science or folklore, we are left with a lot of ghosts residing along our waterways.

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In previous articles, we have discussed hauntings at the Capitol Theatre in Rome, and the Landmark Theater in Syracuse. Another local haunted theater is the Stanley Theatre in Utica.

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The Hulbert House was built in 1812 in Boonville, NY. Since it was built, Hulbert House has been active as an inn, and was at one time one of the most well-known places to stay in the region. Their registration book holds the signatures of many historic figures- includin

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Over the last two years leading up to Halloween, we've teamed up with the NY Shadowchasers to host a series of paranormal investigations as fund-raising opportunities for historic sites in Central New York like Rome's Erie Canal Village and the Stone Meeting House in Remsen.

During some of those investigations, local documentarian Geoff Storm was recording a short documentary he's called 'Chasing Shadows.'  The 11 minute audio documentary, part of the Utica Firefly series, follows believers and skeptics as they experience a paranormal investigation.  Ultimately you, the listener, is left to decide what you believe.

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The Spirit House was built by Timothy Brown in 1869, in Georgetown, NY. Brown had no experience with construction prior to this home, but informed those who questioned his skills that spirits were guiding him on how to construct the home.  As pictures of the home attest, the finished result is a ornately decorated home.

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Through all of the paranormal investigations and reportedly haunted locations spread throughout Central New York one of the most interesting and stylish hauntings in the Mohawk Valley is the depression era Capitol Theater in Rome, NY.

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During the month of October Lite 98.7 is conducting our second annual paranormal investigation series with the NY Shadowchasers.

Our first investigations were held over the weekend at Erie Canal Village in Rome.

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In 1918, World War I was raging, and any company that was able to be adapted to a military need was eager to. One such company was the Solvay Process Company in Syracuse. They owned a limestone quarry outside of Syracuse in the town of Onondaga, and were willing to convert this quarry into a munitions factory to help the war effort. This quarry was known as the Split Rock Quarry.

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It’s October, which means Halloween is almost here! This is the time when people start looking for spooky and fun things to do. Have you ever wanted to participate in a paranormal investigation? Lite 98.7 has teamed up with the Shadow Chasers again this year to explain and investigate the paranormal.

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When investigating the paranormal over the years it has become apparent that there are certain types of sites that are more prone to being labeled as haunted regardless of their actual history. Places like old theaters, cemeteries, schools and so forth. Then there are places that not only are hazardous locations but often have tragic histories.

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From our experiences gathered during our time investigating the paranormal, there are certain types of locations that seem to be widely reported as haunted. As discussed in earlier articles, battlefields, as well as old mental institutions or hospitals are frequently reported as haunted (even when they aren’t), for understandable reasons. For less understandable reasons, old theaters are often reported as haunted, usually by patrons or former actors or employees.

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While researching paranormal claims has it’s origins in the Spiritualism Movement of the early 19th Century, one of the most pursued forms of evidence has its origins with the progress of technology, Spirit Photography.

Spirit Photography is the practice of attempting to capture ghosts on film as credible proof of life-after-death.

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