cny paranormal

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.

"The Rake" Creature
"The Rake" Creature
"The Rake" Creature
There are a lot of strange things out there and while some reports make headlines others sound to strange to be true. One account that is downright terrifying is that of the mysterious creature known as 'The Rake.'
Haunting of Selkirk Lighthouse
Haunting of Selkirk Lighthouse
Haunting of Selkirk Lighthouse
In the 1800s, when boats were the main form of transportation, lighthouses dotted the landscape. These buildings provided a guide for travelers, helping them locate shore, and navigate in poor weather conditions.
Haunted Church? [VIDEO]
Haunted Church? [VIDEO]
Haunted Church? [VIDEO]
Following local folklore can often lead to long forgotten stories and sometimes those stories are more surprising than the legends. On a small back road in the town of Steuben lies a little church on 'Deadman's Hill.'
Haunted Longue Vue Island [VIDEO]
Haunted Longue Vue Island [VIDEO]
Haunted Longue Vue Island [VIDEO]
In a location such as the Thousand Islands, where there are (literally) a thousand islands, it takes something special to make a specific island stand out. Heart Island has the tragic past of the Boldt family, Dark Island has massive Singer Castle, and Longue Vue Island stands out as the only man-made island in the chain.
Haunted Sackets Harbor
Haunted Sackets Harbor
Haunted Sackets Harbor
The Battle of Sackets Harbor took place on May 29th, 1813, part of the war of 1812. Many still feel the haunting results of that battle today.
The Haunting Of Herrings Inn
The Haunting Of Herrings Inn
The Haunting Of Herrings Inn
When it comes to historic sites with a reputation for being haunted the history that supports these reputations is usually a long and tragic one. Sites Like Boldt Castle and Munn's Mansion in Rutger Park have long histories with equally long accounts before the reports of hauntings begin to surface.
Haunted Studio?
Haunted Studio?
Haunted Studio?
As the season of ghosts and ghouls is upon us it is important to recognize the events that happen on a daily basis but are often overlooked.

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