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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Haunted Fort Stanwix
Nestled in the middle of one of the busiest intersections in Rome is an odd-looking building. Built entirely of wood, and surrounded by a wooden palisade fence, recessed into the ground and topped with nasty looking spikes, this building is a remnant of one of the most crucial times in American history.
Haunted 1890 House
Syfy Channel Ghost Hunters, TAPS, recently investigated The 1890 House in Cortland, NY unveiling yet another historic site that has long been rumored to be haunted.
Haunted Historic Fort
In 1776, the Revolutionary War ravaged through upstate New York. Because of our proximity to Canada, which at the time was a British/French territory, Utica and the area surrounding it became the last defense of the soon to be United States.
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Lighthouse Signal Jamming EVP [VIDEO]
Dunkirk Lighthouse was first established on Point Gratiot in 1827 in Dunkirk, NY. Since then the lighthouse has come to be known for quite an extensive reputation for being haunted.
Ghosts of Bannerman Island
Pollepel Island, commonly known as Bannerman Island, sits in the middle of the Hudson River, south of Albany. Bannerman Island is a neglected, rarely visited location, which is graced with the remnants of what once was a replica Scottish Castle.
Haunted Main Street Armory
One iconic local site that has gained a significant amount of attention over the past few years thanks to it's haunted history is the Rochester Main Street Armory.
Haunted Naples Hotel
The Naples Hotel and Restaurant, located in Naples New York is yet another historic site that is notorious for it's tragic past and ghostly happenings.
Is This Image of a Girl a Ghost Captured at an Elementary School?
An eerie image was posted to the r/ghosts forum on the Internet message board Reddit. The poster, who took the photo thinks it may be of a ghost of a girl inside an elementary school.
Haunted Battleships of Buffalo
Buffalo Naval Park, located in Buffalo, NY, is notorious for their ghosts and hauntings. The Naval Park is home two three retired destroyers, the USS Croaker, USS The Sullivans, and USS Little Rock.
Lake Champlain's 'Champ'
As summer approaches, you may want to keep an eye on the water. Over the past few hundred years there have been accounts of a strange lake monster reputed to live in Lake Champlain.
Thompson Park Vortex
For paranormal investigators, flexibility is a critical personality trait. Many investigators go into the field expecting to only investigate reports of hauntings. They purchase equipment to help them track that activity, and do as much research as they feel necessary on ghosts...
UFO Sighting Over Albany
Travelers on the Thruway in Albany, NY last night (April 14th, 2013) are reporting witnessing a UFO in the skies above the city.