The CNY Paranormal series takes a look at the folklore, urban legends and ghost stories that surround central new york. Contributed by the NY Shadow Chasers and other paranormal experts, the series examines many reportedly haunted locations in New York through their history and ghost stories with many results from ghost hunting investigations at the locations.
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Lady Of The Lake
When looking at what makes a good ghost story, the elements that are looked for are a tragic back story, a creepy location, and sometimes a tantalizing mystery. A lot of well-known ghost stories end up becoming more myth than fact, and the true tragedy of their haunting takes a back burner to the spirit sightings themselves.
Adirondack Experiments?
A hiker in New York's Adirondack Mountains near the hamlet of Indian Lake in 1997 stumbled onto a metal box that led to a mystery of hidden, secret structures deep in the Adirondack Park and allegations of government experimentation on children. Was it Internet fiction or New York's creepiest conspiracy theory? Delve into the Indian Lake Project.
Haunting The Globe Mill
Many sites in the Mohawk Valley have a significant history that have led to some of the most prominent hauntings.
New Hartford High School Doesn’t Make Top Haunted Schools in America List
Rumors run rampant among students in New Hartford that the high school is haunted. But the school did not make a national list of top 10 most haunted, scariest high schools.
Legend Of Tug Hill Annie
When discussing the folklore of the paranormal, and the evolution of historical fact into myth, we tend to look towards the long term. Events that happened in the 1700's evolve to become something more than they ever were, facts blurred by the passage of time.
Ghosts Of Old Fort Niagra
Originally constructed some 300 years ago on the eastern bank at the mouth of the Niagara River, Fort Niagara is one of the most haunted sites in New York.
Does the ‘Tuxedo Man’ Haunt the Hotel Utica’s Lamplighter Pub?
The iconic Hotel Utica has been seen presidents and dignitaries spend the night when they visit central New York. But is there a Tuxedo Man who haunted the hotel's Lamplighter Pub?
Syracuse Haunting
Nestled in the heart of downtown Syracuse lies one of the most interesting historic buildings with some unexpected ghosts.
The Haunting Of Orchard Hall
When investigating a location, it’s easy to look for the most notable history of a building, and assume that any paranormal activity in that location is connected to that notable event.
Bama Boys Investigation
The Bama Boys from Syfy Channel's Deep South Paranormal came up to Utica to show everyone how they ..."Do it Southern Style."
Hauntings Of Lansing Manor
Lansing Manor is located in North Blenheim, NY, and a demonstration of what is possible when the historic value of a location is realized from an early date.
Syfy's Bama Boys
The Haunted Rails Ghost Train is returning this October 25th with Syfy Channel's Deep South Paranormal along for the ride.