Haunted Place Index List

East Aurora - Roycroft Inn - Many people have said they've seen heard voices in the rooms when no one was in there and have seen ghostly figures in the halls and main lobby. The Roycroft did burn down many years ago and was recently restored. East Aurora - Roycroft Pavilion - The Roycroft Pavilion is the home of the Aurora Players. Many of the cast members have felt a presence or seen strange things. The ghost is said to be that of a middle aged dark haired woman.
East Aurora- Goodleburg Cemetery- A sinister place where babies cry, hell hounds watch and a 19th century doctor hung by contempt from the trees. This cemetery is one of the most haunted in WNY as a mystery looms around the area.
East Bethany - Lyndon Tracks - There was a school bus of children that were hit by a train while stuck on the tracks. Many died. It's said that if you stop on the tracks the ghosts of the children will push you across the tracks.
East Greenbush - Snyder’s Lake - The Night Watchman - Brutally murdered as a young man. He was never able to see his attacker so he now takes his anger out on the children that go to the camp on the lake. Numerous news articles are available from the times union on the abductions. The Caretaker: Died 2 years ago. Roams the area and checks the bathrooms for good conditions occasionally. Webbed: Boy with webbed fingers was an excellent swimmer till he drowned at the camp trying to save a boy. The other boy lived but webbed got stuck under the dock and drowned. Now when children are drowning and drifting further into the lake he pushes them into shore.
East Otto - Cemetery - at night if you go there you will see two headless women running away from this man with an axe, they scream as this man is chasing them, and your car will shake, and your horn will beep all by itself, it is very scary, just get out of there as soon as you can!!
Eden-Carpenter Road Home- About the 1950's the groom was pulling out of their long twisted driveway while his bride was pulling in at the same time they had hit head on and the bride died just before they were to be married. Every night at dusk until dawn she stands in the second floor window still waiting to be married holding her bouquet. My girlfriend and me have gone to see her often and this is not crap. The house has been abandoned for around 50 yrs and the room where they were supposed to spend their wedding night is still as it was all those years ago. Also if you move up to the house she will disappear. The window also seems to break itself and then repair itself. My girlfriend’s grandfather used to sit and watch her in the window until the day he passed. He always said that he kept staring at her.
Elbridge - Smart's Wayside Inn - The ghost of a revolutionary war soldier haunts the second floor of this restaurant. Elbridge - Webbers Wayside Inn - formerly known as Webbers Wayside Inn. The story goes, that many years ago a traveler from out of town was staying at this specific inn, on the second or third floor. The man had a heart attack and died one evening, his spirit never leaving the hotel again. People who have worked there for a time will tell you it was nothing for them to feel a cold spot, for a female to feel a touch on her body as she walked through an empty room, and on one occasion, a case of beer floating. The staff at this Inn have affectionately called this ghostly presence George. Most are not frightened by the presence, it seems to be extremely friendly to the ladies, and likes to play practical jokes. But still there are some that say, "I am never going up those stairs, you can feel "something" up there. "
Elizabethtown-Essex County Historical Society-Adirondack History Center Museum-An intern for this museum saw the ghost of a hanged man that her ancestor had killed back in the 1800’s. The man was hung because he had murdered his wife.
Elizabethtown-Hand House-Doors open and then a presence lied down on top of a friar who lived here. Doorknobs turned and the sound of footsteps were heard moving through the house. And the smell of an “unwashed woman” and perfume.
Ellenville - Ulster County Greenfield - Greenfield Rd - In mid 1980s Greenfield Rd, near what appears to be a small pond at the T intersection where a paved road leads toward Route 52 two ghosts were sighted. Both dressed in 1800s era clothes. Both blonde children looked like siblings a boy about 10 year old. And a girl with curly hair about 6. Appeared out of nowhere were visible for a few seconds and then disappeared.
Ellenburgh - NACS School - Weird apparitions of light and ghostly figures have been reported in the basement of the Elementary School. Most of the sightings have occurred around the old and abandoned bomb shelter (which hasn't been used since the late 70's). Several reports of weird noises coming from rooms that are empty in other parts of the school. Ellenburgh - NACS School - The Gym/ 2nd Auditorium - The gym which seconds as a auditorium has been reported to be haunted. A death of a well-known basketball player was hit very hard by the school's faculty, staff and students. Sightings of the passed athlete have been reported in the gym as well as on the outside courts, practicing for the next big game. The gym was also the site of the death of an athlete (wrestling) that got his neck broken during a match. He has been seen roaming the halls as well as running around the gym practicing. Ellenburgh - NACS School - The Pool Area - The High School is haunted by a deceased janitor that drowned in the school's pool. He was doing routine maintenance on the pool when he slipped on the side of the pool, hitting his head on the side and drowned. He has been seen working on the now-fully-functional pool as well as roaming in the locker rooms.
Ellicottville - Hencoop Schoolhouse/ Cemetery - An old school house now an occupied house is said to have young children haunting it late at night in the downstairs area. It is also said that children are standing by your bed when you awake at night. Just down the road there is a cemetery with unexplained mists and a haunted woodland area behind it. The graveyard dates back to the 1850's and contains many children's graves. Witnesses have seen images in the woods just to the back right of the cemetery. A small clearing shows many signs of paranormal activities at night time.
Ellenville-Delmar Hotel- A presence has been felt in one of the rooms in this hotel. The Apparition has also formed out of total darkness.
Elmira - Elmira College - Cowles Hall - Reported sites of floating lights down halls, and sounds of people whispering. The building has a very unusual feeling to it and most people won't go in alone (including campus security). said to have an evil and good side split down the middle of the building.
Elmira - Elmira College - Tompkins Hall - The empty room on the fourth floor that no one has lived in since the late 60's is said to be haunted. The Residence life staff says that even though the door is locked and no one lives there, they have had to turn off the lights in the room almost every night. Across the hall is the picture of the former female students sister, a nun, who apparently haunts the room after her sister died on campus, she is said to be waiting for her to come back so she can surprise her with a visit.
Erie Canal - Erie Canal Towpath - North side - The distance is a mere 1.5 miles between Canastota and Wampsville. There is a spot you actually can walk into an unseen mass but can be felt. It feels like walking into a blanket hanging on a clothesline. It is possible if you can encounter it to trace its contours. It is thought to be a draft horse standing facing westward. April Additional information - know of a young man in high school who was about 17 years old committed suicide in the area because of problems with his girlfriend. This may be a reason for the haunting.
Erie-Alden Town Cemetery-a lost treasure in the woods. Does the revolutionary soldier haunt this 180 year old wonder? Or do the unrest wander amongst its vandalized stones? Moving cold spots and feelings of a presence are common here.
Erie-Erie Trainstation -With its gothic look, high ceilings, old stairwells it is enough to make you turn away. Do the souls of the departed await there next train. The sound of a man groaning, odd noises and cold spots are not uncommon here.
Erie-Hollenbeck Cemetery-In this cemetery people have seen a kickball rolling around and tales of a "Headless Horseman" seem to be lurking in this graveyard.
Erie-St Johns Cemetery-do the German spirits haunt this mysterious cemetery. A haunted tunnel, the feeling of being watched in the woods, 2 large beast running amidst, A series of events have occurred here the photos hold the keys.
Evans Mills - Ambulance Squad - Two or three friendly ghosts who like to welcome new members in the middle of the night when they are alone. An old woman likes to mess with the TV to get your attention, while an older man like to look in on you from the vehicle bay from time to time.
Evans Mills- John Hoover Inn-Haunted by a few ghosts who party to the “wee hours of the morning”. The sounds of laughing clanking of bottles and people having a good ol’ time have been heard.
Evans Mills-Private Home- A girl who was killed by her brother haunts this house, supposedly because she was practicing witchcraft. Be careful- she is very hot tempered. A woman and her husband saw a metal ashtray fly right at the man’s head by itself. The channels on the TV have been changed on its own. And a swarm of maggots appeared out of the floorboards.
Fairport - Green Lantern Inn - It is said that a women haunts the building turning on lights and closing doors.
Fayetteville-Private Residence- a house built in 1835 is possibly haunted by the former residents. activity include an unexplained fire and the sensation that you are being watched when you are alone.
Fire Island - Fire Island Lighthouse - The caretaker of this lighthouse hanged himself long before it was rebuilt. Doors shut, which require two people to close due to weight and doors open, which require three individuals. People have even reported strange laughing and knocking when no one is there. The top windows are also known to rise by themselves, which normally require a tool to reach. People experience chills throughout the lighthouse and human skulls seem to turn up on the beach with various other bones.
Fishkill- Dutchess/Putnam County line- a ghostly pig- capable of splitting in two- chases away visitors from Fishkill. Several other ghosts including a headless horseman who chants “Jug o’ Rum” has also been seen.
Forestport - The British Army in their retreat used North Lake Road after the siege of fort Stanwix. People have seen this retreat being replayed in the foggy mornings. Many more people have heard the moans of the wounded soldiers and the creaks of the wagon wheels as they advance slowly northward.
Fort Covington - Salmon River High School - The building is said to be haunted by a disembodied spirit that opens and closes doors late at night.
Fort Covington - The Dupree House (also known as Dunwich Manor) - This old Victorian mansion, once owned by occult writer Gerina Dunwich, is known by local residents to be haunted. In the early 20th century, a mentally disturbed woman was believed to have been locked away in one of the small attic rooms. She died there, leaving bloodied hand prints on the walls and ceiling. Several coats of primer and paint were necessary to cover the stains. The room contains a cold spot and several séances have been held there in an attempt to contact the restless spirit. Strange thumps have also been heard in the attic at night. Glowing lights have been seen moving through the cellar, and a ghostly presence has been felt by numerous people in the upstairs bedrooms. The carriage house (which is older than the main house and reputed to have underground tunnels leading to Canada) is also believed to be haunted. Strange moaning sounds have been heard at night coming from its second floor.
Fort Covington- Private Residence-In the early morning hours a woman saw a shadow gliding through her room. She realized that it was her husband who died two weeks before.
Fort Drum-Sheepfold Cemetery- a mysterious soldier flagged down a car as if he needed help. When a woman went to investigate- the soldier was nowhere to be found.
Fort Edward - Anvil Inn - There's supposedly a woman that haunts this diner that has dropped bottles on the floor and broken them and turns on and off the lights and music when she doesn't want them on.
Fort Edward - Fort Hudson Nursing Home - In the basement a man dressed in all black has been seen by several employees roaming the halls it is believed he was once a butler in the mansion that once stood where the nursing home is. Also a woman in a white night gown has been seen by residents as well as staff looking in the window of a second floor room on D wing the window is about 20 feet above the ground. Another man was seen on D wing wandering from room to room then disappears. There have been several more unexplained happenings in the facility.
Fort Edward - Jane McRae House - It was built back in the revolutionary war period in the town of Fort Edward. The town played a strategic part in winning the war. The story goes that Jane McRae was hunted down by a band of Indians and scalped in a closet in this house. People who have lived in the house experience lights turning on and off, footsteps coming from the attic. The occupants will turn all the lights off when they leave at night and come home to have all the lights in the house turned on. Also in the closet were Jane had been scalped you will get a cool draft and screams can sometimes be heard from it during the night.
Fredonia - Fredonia State College - Igoe Hall - A student named Jimmy Igoe was killed on a fishing trip to Lake Erie. He now haunts the halls of this structure by slamming doors, changing television channels, turning lights on and off, and messing with the water in the bathrooms and he messes with the elevator. When you ask him to stop, he will. Freedom-Salem Welsh Church & Cemetery-sits on a lonely dark road only for the departed to enjoy a sermon of there own. the souls are said to still walk here.
Frewsburg - Grunsey Hollow Cemetery - The cemetery is haunted by a young lady who was stoned to death in the 1800's and buried in this cemetery. There are many children buried in the cemetery. People have seen graves glow, glowing balls of light, animals hung on the cross, and heard children laughing and playing. Nestled in the woods, Irish ghost legends come alive. When the sun goes down the dead become the living. Rumors of red balls of light, ghost lights, and many other strange occurrences. Within these rod iron fences is a whole different world.
Fulton - Fulton junior high school - lights turn on and off, doors shut by themselves, kids can hear voices in the hallway during classes and they look around and find no one, the toilets flush by themselves. it is scary
Fulton - Granby Center - Locals report seeing 4 battered teenage girls staring at them, the same 4 girls who were driving drunk late a night coming from a party in the early 80's. Their car and bodies were never found. Upon looking a second time though they would be gone.
Fulton - Greens house - Nine ghosts in all, pull your hair, scratch in your sleep. hot and cold spots. Noises & feelings and many other sights.
Fultonville - Starin Place - Mansion and grounds once owned by John Starin. Noises, movement, shadows present on grounds and guest and servant quarters.
Gainesville - Letchworth Central School - the school is in Wyoming County and was built back in the early 1900's. There is an unsolved myth that the school was built where Native Americans used to live. Many of the students have had experiences. Students have had doors and lockers slam on them. Lights mysteriously go on and off. A mysterious fog, an apparition of a child have been reported.
Garrison - Bird and Bottle Inn - Reports of it being haunted by a young woman.
Genesee Valley- The ghost of a peddler who was murdered here has been seen walking along the side of the road where he died so many years ago.
Genesee-Bethany Mansion-over 100 years of history perhaps served as an involvement in the Genesee Asylum. Did this old farm house purchase servants and slaves. Now it sits in ruins with signs of both living and the deceased which roam its property.
Genesee-Genesee Park & Forest-holds a gloomy feeling Many faces walk its dark forest. Stories of a dark angry entity that chases people out of here telling them to get out and stories of the haunts have something to do with the unmarked burials nearby.
Geneseo - State University of New York - Geneseo - Monroe Hall - A 6 year old boy who was believed to have been killed in an accident during the construction of the dorm, fondly named "Eric", has been sighted roaming the halls.
Geneseo - State University of New York - Strange Presences have been noted in Black and Steuben Halls. These presences include unexplained noises and white apparitions.
Geneva - Hobart and William Smith Colleges - Hirshson - and several others on campus, are haunted by former students.
Geneva - Hobart and William Smith Colleges - Hirshson - room 304 - will fly off of shelves by themselves, the pull blind will pull down by itself, and then roll up to the top. There are also scratching sounds along both walls around one in the morning and about once a week, it sounds as if someone is walking around the room and tapping on the desks when no one else is there. Images have also been seen in the door mirror.
Geneva - Hobart and William Smith Colleges - Smith Hall - The office of the women's college has a male ghost who walks along the roof of the hall around 3 in the morning.
Geneva - Hobart and William Smith Colleges - The quad area - used to be a cemetery, which was moved when the school was built. From 1:00 until 3:00 in the morning, a transparent man can be seen walking his dog across the quad.
Geneva- Smith Opera House-Reports of ghostly phenomena has been reported within its walls.
Georgetown- Muller Hill- A stranger from France had built a house in the early 1800’s with 14” Thick walls. He never went anywhere without bodyguards, and no one knew who the man was. He vanished as quickly as he arrived.
Girard-Girard Cemetery and Girard St John Cemetery-A strange feeling haunts the air here. Feelings of being watched, cold spots, and very active ghost will never make your heart skip a beat here. these cemeteries is full of many shy guess until the living depart.
Glen Falls-Park Country Club-a golf course near the very haunted Glen Falls area. It’s said that the souls still walk this woodsy golf course. No one knows who these ghosts are nor do they know what happened on this century old Course There is possibly a connection with it being so close to Glen Falls or maybe there a bigger secret hidden here The wooded dark forest shows this places secret!
Glen Haven - Skaneateles - The Screamer - A sanitarium was burned down in 1912 to clear a spot for a watershed for the city of Syracuse. The site is located on Skaneateles Lake. The Sanitarium's caretaker was said to have perished in the fire. His screams could be heard across the lake. Even in life, he was a nasty jealous man and now takes out his revenge on those at the summer camp across the lake. He can be seen and heard at night pacing the wooded cliffs above the camp brandishing his sharpened scythe and wailing.
Glenmont - Henry Hudson park - Haunted slave house - in the Henry Hudson park, there’s a road that will take you to the park rite off of RT9w. if you turn onto that road and follow it down it will bring you to a trail that is marked off no trespassing! The trail is marked with 2 large lion statues. If you walk this trail there is said to be a slave house where the white settlers had dropped off the slaves when they came in from the river. The rumor behind this is that in the 1980's 4 kids went in to look 4 ghosts and they never came back, so 2 cops were sent in to look 4 them and only one came back out, the other was never seen again. Also sometimes you will see the lion statues eyes reflect light like if they were glass, but there cement. This whole area is said to be haunted.
Gloversville - Prospect Hill Cemetery - A lot of people have seen ghosts.
Goshen - old historic track - It was often reported by several local hobos who lived and drank around the lake in the old historic track, that the specter of a jockey and horse who drown in the lake in the early 1900's would rise to ride across the lake on some nights. Of course no one ever listened to the belligerents until others had reported being chased through the brush along side of one of the dirt trails and also the trotting of a horse could be heard on several occasions.
Grand Island - Holiday Inn - in the holiday inn there is a room that is all locked up. This is because whenever someone rented that room, they got a call in the middle of the night at the same time and when they picked up all they heard was a little girl laughing.
Grand Island - Whitehaven Cemetery - A young girl who haunts the holiday inn next door her grave stone glows. There is also a young woman who died of AIDS in the early 1990's there and she can be seen on her grave marker holding her infant son. There is also a man who died in the Gulf War walking around. He is supposedly looking for his pregnant wife.
Grand Island-Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery- a barren field surrounded by woods. The sound of owls are more frightening then the spirits that watch you here. A strange feeling surrounded the stone of angels.
Grand Island-Nike Base Park-once a military base and missile site for the cold war. Now a place for the reality cafe, recreation and a park. Do the soldiers still haunt its barracks? Slamming doors, figures in the window and feelings of being watched are no rare occurrence here.
Grand Island-The Baseline Office Building- covered by brush sits desolate only to suffer the wraith of vandals and weather. At one time a place of business, customers, office workers now a place where the departed employees are still on the clock. A strange eerie feeling looms about in its dark hall and parking garage.
Granville - Head Start pre-school, Church St. - poltergeist activity, her name is Lizzy she died in a fire a long time ago when the building was a private home. at night you can see the lights go on and off room to room, and she knocks over objects when she's upset, the feeling of another presence when your alone in the building. things like that
Greene - Sherwood Inn - A female committed suicide by jumping off the top floor balcony. Her apparition is said to haunt her old room (28) and the hallway. Some have even felt her in the dining room and basement.
Greenport - Townsend Manor Inn - Tapping on the window, scratching at the door, the lights flickered and turned off without us turning them off. Be careful not to confuse this haunted house with the Raynham Hall in Norfolk, England. There is a connection though; the Raynham Hall in Oyster Bay was named after the one in England. The Townsend family still holds ownership of Raynham Hall in Norfolk. The home was originally owned by the Townsend family. The house was used as a base for the British during the Revolutionary War. John Andre was a British Major during the war and visited often. One day Townsend's daughter overheard Andre and John Simcoe (Commander of British Forces) talking about a payment to Benedict Arnold to surrender his troops. The Townsends relayed this information to George Washington. Benedict Arnold escaped, but Andre was captured and hanged. His ghost was first reported here in the 1930s when he was seen on horseback outside a bedroom window. John Andre isn't the only ghost here. Sally Townsend, allegedly John Simcoe's lover is said to still haunt the house. Her former bedroom is always cold, even in the summer the curator wears a warm wool vest in that room! Paranormal investigators have said that whatever is in that room is not happy. In October of 1999 a volunteer was working on the property when the garden door opened and a man came out wearing a dark wool coat with brass buttons. First it was strange to see someone wearing that clothing, second the building was locked, and third the alarms were all on! In march another worker saw the same ghost materialize by the staircase. Once with the bottom half of his body missing, and then again full-figure. The ghost is believed to be Michael Conlin, an Irish immigrant who worked as a servant in the 1860's. In the upstairs of the former servants quarters moving shadows have been seen when no one else is in the house. In that same area the smell of roses has mysteriously been sensed. The spirit of a servant woman has materialized and walked into the kitchen. In that kitchen the smell of apple pie has also been present when ghosts want to make themselves known. The submitter was extremely privileged when they smelled the strong scent of cinnamon-apple on their way down the stairs near the kitchen. When they got down to the bottom of the stairs they could smell the strong scent of something like cinnamon rolls or apple pie! Another area that is said to produce some interesting smells is the front foyer. The smell of a non-existent stove has been sensed there as well as the faint smell of a smoking pipe. At one time this was the kitchen area. The former museum director Andrew Batten says he has sensed at least 5 different entities and something in Sally’s room.
Half Hollow - Sweet Hollow Road - At the main field by the middle of the road there has been sightings of a dog like creature digging then standing on two legs and walking into the woods and disappearing. Others have said that there is a man with a checkered shirt who walks the woods with a ax at night and watches cars drive by.
Hannibal - Hannibal graveyard - Reports of strange balls of lights.
Hauppauge - Begjaine House - The Begjaines (long dead) Have haunted this old house for over 215 years. It all started in 1778 when Mr. Begjaine was killed at fort Ticonderoga. Mrs. Begjaine moved her three kids to a mansion in Hauppauge. Shortly after the move a man with an English accent came to the front door saying he wanted to sell some hats. When Mrs. Begjaine let him in he pulled out a gun and killed the whole family. To this day the cops are still investigating the crime. Neighbors complain of strange noises and gunshots coming from the old abandoned house at night. Most of the cops go in but few have lived to come out.
Hauppauge - Hauppauge High School - When You Go To The Down Stairs Bathroom You hear freaky music and then when You come out you will see a still unidentified man in a long black cloak.
Hauppauge - Hauppauge Middle School - The old Hauppauge is one of the most weirdest schools on Long Island. There is said to be a ghost for revenge in room A-22. There is a ghost that picks up pens & then throws them at people.
Herkimer - apartment bldg - across from the high school at the bottom of the old hospital hill is a apartment house that was built long ago by a high rank soldier in the civil war. he built it for his American Indian wife. on the top is a look out that he built so she could watch for him coming home from the war. Unfortunately he was killed and you can still see her at times still waiting for him to return.
Highland - North Chodikee Lake Road - Washington Cemetery - there is a old cemetery near a farm the cemetery is hard to find because it is very old it is from the 1800's there are many people who have seen a family walk around in front of the road they will do a stop signal and they will go through your car it usually happens around 12-3 am.
Highland falls - West Point USMA - Being that West Point is the oldest military post in the United States the area has it's fair share of "history". All you have to do is ask a Military Police officer or a cadet and you should get a good idea of where to look. I'll tell you what, this isn't for the faint of heart, you spend enough time here and you will see something.
Himrod - Old Salt Plant - The salt plant was closed in the 70's because it continuously was caving in crushing and killing workers. People say they can see workers walking through the plant at night or can hear the mining cars going through the plant.
Hopkinton-McCarger Residence-After renovations were made, the paranormal activity started. The ghost of Dr. Sprague is said to haunt the pre-1812 house. The Dr’s office is where the most activity is.
Hudson - Dietz House - Mabel Parker haunts her former home and is heard on the 2nd floor.
Huntington - Mount Misery/West Hills Park - This is where Sweet Hollow Road leads to (well, include some back roads. The place is now a state park, but in the 1840's there was a hospital there that burnt down. 15 years later it was rebuilt, and from then on moaning and cries for help were reported by the staff. Five months later another fire burnt the place down. Today burning specters can be seen.
Huntington - Sweet Hollow Road - The Lady In White - is of also known as "Mary". Mary was dating a jealous boyfriend. The boyfriend believed she was cheating on him. While driving down Sweet Hollow Rd. she was pushed out of a car. Her injured body laid in the street and was hit by another car. She continues to walk the road looking for her killer and often jumps out in front of passing cars. Another story claims she was a witch who was hung here during the late 1600's. There are many twists on the story of who she was. The Witch story seems to be the most common, yet it is also the most unlikely. Another common story is that she was killed when she was hit by a car back in the 1920's while walking home. Her grave is supposedly in the cemetery on Sweet Hollow Rd.
Huntington - Sweet Hollow Road - Years ago two boys were hit by a car on this road and killed and were not aware of the car coming because the driver did not beep the horn. Now when driving down this road, if you do not beep your horn before passing under the overpass, the boys jump in front of your car. As well as, a police officer who stops at cars parked on Sweet Hollow Rd. The officer seems normal until he turns around and has blood on his shoulders and the back of his head missing. Supposedly he is an officer who was killed on duty in the area.
Hyde Park - Hoyt’s Mansion - A mansion that is haunted by the family members whom all killed themselves. The family was very strange, all under ground entrances to their house. Their home is in the middle of the woods in between two of the popular mansions, The Mills Mansion, and the Vanderbilt Mansion.
Hyde Park - Roosevelt Mansion - Walking into the dining room and Mrs. Roosevelt’s bedroom there is a very cold feeling and a feeling of sadness by those who are sensitive.
Hyde Park-Springwood-Franklin married distant cousin Anna Eleanor Roosevelt in 1905, the young couple moved in with Sara, in whose name the house remained until her death in 1941. FDR is buried at Springwood, in the Rose garden. Reports of unexplained activity from the dining room and Mrs. Roosevelt's bedroom.
Hyde Park-Vanderbilt Mansion - Beaux Arts palace built in 1898, this 54-room mansion is considered modest for a Vanderbilt with views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains, offering a glimpse into a past world known by only an elite few. Reports of the sounds of parties late at night.
Hydesville- Fox Cottage-The birth of Spiritualism started here. The Fox Sisters communicated with a peddler who was murdered and buried under the house. The cottage was moved to Lily Dale in the early 1900’s then caught fire in 1955. There is a memorial garden where the house once stood. Some artifacts that were found after the house was burned can be found in the lily Dale Museum.
Ilion-Whiffletree Inn - originally the home of a female doctor who founded the local hospital. Apparitions and unexplained sounds.
Ithaca-Old Slave Cemetery-haunted by the slaves who are buried here. several white teenagers went in feeling brave, they all left screaming and running from something they saw in the cemetery.
Jackson - Here Tis', Cabin on Hedges Lake - This cabin has had many sightings of the supernatural. The back few rooms of the 100-year-old place have always been active ever since we bought the place. From washers running on their own with no electricity running through them to knocking on walls to footsteps going up and down the stairs with no one else in the cabin is a normal for up there. Ever since the back few rooms were redone and redecorated things have become a little more active this year which makes it a fun summer trip every year.
Jamestown - Hollen Beck Cemetery - This Cemetery is very old.1700-1800s. There have been reports of a headless horseman chasing young girls. Animal bones lying around. Calls for help. Weird noises like someone knocking on a coffin. Babies crying. Children laughing. And a kick ball rolling around. Many of the people that died here were children of large families. The cemetery is very small only containing about 15 gravestones. There has also been spotted of what appears to be a fire further off in the woods.
Jamestown - Jefferson Middle School - in 1950's a girl died in this building! She was looking for her little brother and someone had killed her. Know one knows who. Many kids who attend this school around 1995 and up say they have seen the little girl in a white dress wandering around the halls saying, "bobby, where are you!!" Also they see a man with no head in this long dark black coat into class rooms and then things fall and big booms with out a reason.
Jamestown - Little Theater - The Little Theater seems to be haunted by many ghosts. In the shoe room, where they keep all the shoes for performances, the door will slam shut and lock when a person goes in there. The temperature will also drop significantly. Other stories have been told about a male ghost in the boiler room and practice room. People have even reported seeing a man on stage late at night, often playing pranks on people by moving things to where they should not be. He has supposedly spoken to children, luring them across the stage when unattended by their parents.
Jamestown-Lucille Ball Little Theatre - established in 1936 as a Vaudeville theatre by Madelyn Jones Osgood. Reported to be haunted by many spirits. Slamming doors that lock, extreme cold spots, apparitions of a man on stage, unexplained voices and objects moved from room to room.
Jamesville- Solvay Road- Haunted by numerous ghosts
Jamesville, Abandoned Building-On a road that runs along Rt. 481-A visitor writes, “There is this place a friend took me that looked like an old train station, but it could be a mill. Either way, there's something that terrified me there. A few years back, a guy hung himself like 10 stories up. When I got there, the noose was still hanging from where he died. I was going to go into the abandoned building when I got this terrible feeling. I got cold all over and I just got this huge chill so we went to some old box cars that were near. As I shined my light inside one that was a passenger car, I heard a loud bang. I have never before been scared like that. I booked it out of there as fast as I could. A couple days later, I took a short cut to go into town, and somehow, I ended up at the entrance of this place. What's weird about it is that the place was on the other side of this main road. There's no way I could have gotten there without crossing a bridge.”
Jamesville-Jamesville Quarry-haunted by former workers who passed on while working here. My former Peters’ coworker said that her brother was killed there when a dump truck ran over him. He's still there.
Jefferson County- “Tree of Spirits”- Apparitions have been seen blended in the background surrounding this tree.
Johnstown - Sir William Johnson Hotel - Young female spirit breaking dishes, standing in the kitchen of the abandoned hotel in her nightgown. Items being moved by the same female.
Johnstown-Johnson Hall - built in 1763 Johnstown was the home of Sir William Johnson, a Scottish immigrant who became a wealthy fur trader, and the colonies' most important ambassador to the powerful Iroquois nation. Reports of a female apparition in the kitchen area.
Kenmore-Mount Olivet Cemetery-dark, 50,000 burials, surrounded by walls and brush, hills. A mysterious anomaly that does not want to be seen. What are the spirits trying to tell us at this century gorgeous burial ground?
Keuka Park - Keuka College - Ball Hall - Said to be haunted by George H. Ball, in who's name the building stands in honor of. Doors slam, objects move, "eerie" feelings at night.
King's Park - Kings Park Psychiatric center - Voices of patients who were tortured and died here years ago still today roam the hallways, screaming and crying. Many people who have visited the haunting hospital have seen many unexplained images.
Kingston - Montrepose Cemetery - Activity and energy surrounding that graveyard.
Kingston - Wiltwick Cemetery - Ghostly activity and energy inside that cemetery.
Lacawana-NY & Lake Erie Railroad-hop on board this ghost train where this ride may be your last one. This railroad is home to many ghost as restless passengers still stay seated, the cars are cold, being watched and a man disappearing into the darkness. Welcome to ghost train.
Lacawana-NY & Lake Erie Railroad-hop on board this ghost train where this ride may be your last one. This railroad is home to many ghost as restless passengers still stay seated, the cars are cold, being watched and a man disappearing into the darkness. Welcome to ghost train.
Lacawanna-Holy Cross Cemetery-resting ground of the Holy Father Baker and the Basilica where he is entombed. Peaceful and serene in its surroundings. haunted by the cemetery's residents.
Lacawanna-Holy Cross Cemetery-The cemetery, which is very old is said to be haunted by ones who are buried here.
Lacona-Private Residence-The Ghosts here told the owners that “they didn’t want them to make them leave”. Footsteps, and knockings in the walls have been heard and an apparition from the waist down has been seen wearing boots and black pants
Lafayette - Lafayette Jr./Sr. High school - "the auditorium ghost" - someone or something always tends to play "tricks" on people working on any upcoming events in the auditorium. you may have turned off all the stage lights and unplugged them and still one light might stay on. or you may have put a prop set on the stage in a certain spot and the next day it is put away in the prop room.
Lafayette - Near the One-Way Bridge - Reports of an apparition of a woman in a white gown that sits on the corner, once seen she disappears.
Lake Chautauqua-U.S.S. Sea Lion-a replica of the 16th century Pirate Ship. Once a vessel that sailed the shores of lake Chautauqua later coming to an ill fate as it sank in Lake Erie's Gloomy waters. Resurrected it sits in the still of the night only for the departed to roam its decks.
Lake George - Fort William Henery Museum - when visiting the basement part where the prisoners use to be in the jail a visitor heard crying and screaming of the men and there was no one there.
Lake George - Long Island Campground - It is said that back in the early 60`s a young bride and her newly wed husband went to long island for their honeymoon. During their stay at the island the couple was said to have been brutally murdered in their sleep. It is said that their ghost’s still inhabit the island. There have been numerous sightings of a woman in a white wedding dress wandering campsite’s searching for her groom.
Lake George - Long Island Campground - It is said that back in the early 60`s a young bride and her newly wed husband went to long island for their honeymoon. During their stay at the island the couple was said to have been brutally murdered in their sleep. It is said that their ghost's still inhabit the island. There have been numerous sightings of a woman in a white wedding dress wandering campsites searching for her groom.
Lake George-Route 9N- Orbs were seen hovering from one side of the road to another. The Orbs were passing just over the top of a car of a passerby.
Lancaster - Lancaster Opera House - A number of ghosts have been reported to be seen there by patrons, actors and owners. Ghosts turn off lights and follow the people that lock up the opera house. They have been seen in 1920s-30s clothing.
Lancaster- Bowen House-is over a century old of history and today under restoration. Ghost that following you, moving cold spots, and an uncomfortable feeling looms the air. A secret underground room may have at one time been an underground railroad. This is one haunted house you will not want to miss.
Lancaster-Cayuga Creek Flood Zone-is now a park, many streets with homes. Years ago it was a zone that flooded where many homes were carried away as mother nature destroyed everything in its path. the restless do still roam the streets aimlessly from this disaster.
Lancaster-Como Lake Park-a haunted lighthouse, bridge, and feelings of being watched deep in the woods. Once an area of a great flood and now a gloomy park where the departed roam after dark.
Lancaster-District 13 School- closed down due to cockroaches and poor electrical failure. Or was it something supernatural that caused its demise? Do the children and teachers roam its dark classrooms? The evidence shows they still do. Strange footsteps being heard, feelings of being watched, spirits that hide until befriended by a child's toy and even come outside to say there farewells. District 13 is old school education with many old souls of the departed.
Lancaster-Genesee Duplex-an odd feeling is in the air here. This place sits next to one of the oldest Cemeteries in Erie county. Do the cemetery spirits haunt this duplex. A fast moving ghost who avoids his photo taken, cold spots, an a spirit who hides in the fireplace. Once you enter the duplex's gate you will turn back.
Lancaster-Historic Village Of Lancaster-200 years of history. Many ghost walk amidst the quiet village at night. Is this historic village cursed and destined to fail? Many odd fires, floods, and soldiers perished from this small little village. This place should be called village of the damned.
Lancaster-Holy Mother Of The Rosary Cathedral-built on top of a Farmers land. Now his spirit and his animals are said to be seen wandering late at night. An odd feeling of being watch looms about this monolithic structure.
Lancaster-Lancaster Ghost Trains desolate tracks with remnants of the past. An old Steam Engine, 2 Cargo Cars, a Boxcar and Freight Engine. Are these locomotives haunted? Footsteps heard, Cold Spots all around, an evil gremlin caught on film and faces of the past that haunted these rusting monolithic machines of the past
Lancaster-Lancaster Opera House-many ghost tales our told as doors slam, lights shut off and feelings of being watch. Does the man who hung himself and the lady of the clock tower haunt its dark halls? A gloomy feeling surrounds this century old landmark. Welcome to Phantom Of The Opera.
Lancaster-Lancaster Post Office-was built on an area which had many fires and floods. Today it stands proud being a historical landmark. Sounds of doors slamming, bangs, chairs and feelings of being watched are just a few of the occurrences here. The mail is in with a spooky surprise.
Lancaster-Lancaster Presbyterian Church-over 170 years of history as it was the first church in the village of Lancaster. Now a place of warm friendly spirits, a man in the window, and a presence that does not want you to leave.
Lancaster-St Adalbert's Cemetery-a beautiful place for the departed. Being watched from afar is only the beginning. In the later hours of thy night many departed souls walk its road.
Lancaster-St John's Lutheran-surrounded by a history of fires surrounding it. It is said that the German ancestors haunt this monolithic structure.
Lancaster-Ste. Mary's Cemetery-The desecrated ground among St. Mary's Cemetery gives host to a possible whistling specter and something of a more disturbing form that roams the night.
Lancaster-Walden House-Private Residence-a desolate house that has fell into disrepair. Several Ectoplasms/ghost Mists have been captured on film here.
Lancaster-War Of 1812 Historic Cemetery-a soldiers rest. Hidden by twisted trees this cemetery has more then just fallen stones. Cold spots, a child pointing, and hugging ghost are just a few occurrences that are nestled in the woods. Are the restless spirits lonely or are they trying to tell us more about there past and worn stones?
Lancaster-White Chapel Memorial Cemetery-do the soldiers of the WWI & II haunt this wooded park? A man seen hiding behind a tree, fast moving spirits, a sense of peace looms within the large iron gates of this large cemetery. The faces of the soldiers hiding within the trees tells us there curiosity.
Lancaster-William St. Farmhouse-A ghost from this house's past haunts the grounds
Lansingburgh -Lansingburgh Elementary School- L.E.S (Old High School) - It is said that in the early 1900's a teacher went crazy and killed many students with an ax in room 243. People have reported that at night you can see him walking around and waving an ax, and that if you listen closely, you can hear the kids running and screaming.
Latham - Miller & Johnson Roads - On the corner of these two residential streets, there is a house that sticks out like a sore thumb. It is rundown and desolate. No one has lived there for many years. The "legend" has it that a terrible fire killed a family that lived there years ago, and that to this day, the family haunts the home. The house is all boarded up, although some local teenagers hang out inside. But sometimes, when no one is there, you can see lights flashing and windows up and shutting and even breaking. More recently, the garage door, which is always locked, has been seen open during the day but closed at night, even though no one has a key or owns the property. This house is VERY scary at night, so scary that residents nearby will not walk past it after dark. This has been removed due to being residential private property.
Latham - Nuptials Woods on Pollock Road - These woods are said to be haunted. The occurrences seem to take place mainly around a house off Pollock Road. It is located in the middle of the woods on your right. Witnesses have reported seeing light orbs and strange eyes without a face in the darkness. Some people have even claimed to hear someone singing.
Latham - Revelatory Hero's Cemetery - In back of the Woodlands apartment complex lies a preserved revolutionary war graveyard. With almost a dozen laid to rest hear, it is said that on hot summer night with strong gusts of wind, voices of men can be heard and on full moons the sound of drums are heard when the wind blows.
Lee Center - Lee Valley Rd and Gore Rd. - at night time there is an eerie feeling as if your being watched, and if you're walking down Gore rd. late at night you get the feeling as if your being followed or actually chased, you can also can hear noises in the dense woods
Lechworth - Lechworth Insane Asylum - in the central upstairs hallway, clear your mind. this entire buildings ghosts feed off your fear. when you try to leave they appear behind you. But if you stare at them directly , they don't disappear they come closer
Lewiston - McDonalds - It is said that a man was killed in this old building before it was McDonald’s. When you eat down stairs you can feel the chill and hear the man crying out for help.
Lewiston-Mill Glen Inn-A phantom cat and a ghostly gentleman have been spotted wandering the hallways.
Lewiston-Our Lady Of Fatima Shrine-a place of worship, prayer and a sense of peace. Do angels and saints haunt its grounds or do souls gather to find refuge and peace on its beautiful grounds. Statues so real they watch you and when the sun goes down and the prayer stop the power of the afterlife begins. Things here are not always what they seem.
Lisbon- Haunted Trailer- a woman had heard a screaming the hallway of this trailer. She also saw shadows moving in the hallway. And a strong floral scent that caused heartburn.
Lisbon- Tilden Stage Inn-Repairs to this house were done by themselves. A single footprint of a child was found upstairs. Footsteps were also heard. Any locked doors would be found wide open.
Lisbon-Boyce Homestead-Many people who drive by this abandoned house have seen the face of a boy in an upstairs window.
Lisbon-Private Residence-a bearded man was seen in the bedroom door of the owners of this house in Lisbon.
Little Falls - Cramer Road- Blue Lady House - Old farm house built in late 1800's is haunted by a women wearing a blue dress. Activity have been seen and photographed throughout the house, especially in upstairs bedrooms. Woman was believed to have hanged herself in the second bedroom to the right going up the stairs. Reports of activity dating back to 1949. warning!: Farm house is partially torn down and condemned. Be careful!
Liverpool - Pier 57 - A few years a back and women was shot and murdered in this restaurant by her husband. To this day, workers at the Pier claim to see a woman in empty rooms sometimes and even get eerie feelings when they are alone.
Liverpool - Rocky Road - In one particular house on the road, you can hear noises of a person walking upstairs, when no one else is home. Doors will open and close by themselves. Lights will turn on and off, as well as the TV. The ghost responds to people’s voices and will turn on or off the TV when told to. One of the people in this house, while curling their hair one day felt some one touch them on their shoulder, turned around and saw a man sitting on their bed, turned back around looked into the mirror and saw nothing, turned around again and the ghost had vanished.
Liverpool- Ancestor’s Inn-The ghost of Hannah Bassett is said to haunt the house she loved so much in life.
Lockport - Cold Springs Cemetery - A young hitchhiker still comes to the place she was picked up and murdered.
Lockport - Keenan Center - Strange white lights, and apparitions seen.
Lockport - Keenan House - A little boy ghost has been seen running and playing throughout the house.
Lockport - Old House - There is an old house across from a bar in Lockport. It was a house that was involved in keeping slaves during the Civil War and was part of the underground railroad. There was a massacre there, where everyone was killed. A few years ago someone bought it to restore and make into a museum but the men rebuilding it kept getting very scared by ghostly presences on the site and in the house. They left their scaffolding there and never came back. If you go near the house at night you can see black figures guarding it.
Lockport-Cold Springs Cemetery -52 acres surrounded by woods, hills, train tracks, a wall and many tilted stones as old as the early 1800s. Something large walks around this cemetery at night and rumors of a female hitchhiker that was murdered is said to haunt this eerie cemetery late at night. Screams are heard an many entities roam its cold dark hills.
Lockport-Glenwood Gemetery-haunted by strange shadows, balls of light and many prominent Lockportians Do not let the beautiful cemetery fool you as many guest here roam its beautiful grounds.
Lockport-Hartland Cemetery-(also known as Hartland Central Cemetery Association-Skeels) footsteps heard in the night, a glowing stone, and a place of peace. A child's stone all by itself with a sad feeling.
Lockport-Mount Calvary-Saint John’s Roman Catholic-haunted by the "passengers" of the Underground railroad, as well as possibly some civil war soldiers too.
Lockport-St. Patrick's Cemetery-A cemetery in the hills. Very dark and foreboding Footsteps heard on its gravel roads, strange blue orbs, tales of Irish ghost. This cemetery will make your hairs stand up just looking at it.
Lockport-Stahler Cemetery-its creaky iron gates and worn stones are enough to give you chills. But the departed here are so friendly that they greet you before you even enter. Ectoplasm has been caught on film here and feelings of being surrounded have been reported here.
Lockport-Trinity Lutheran Cemetery hidden off the road across from Cold Spring Cemetery. Does the ghost of the female hitchhiker haunt this cemetery also? Or does the spirits of its own haunt this hill?
Lockport-Union Station-Over 115 Years old Now A Pile of rubble and brush. Memories of rushing trains passing by. Now just a remnant of the past. A cursed station that never was meant to be now haunted by the spirits that still are waiting for there train to arrive.
Lodi - Butchers Hill - Sound of Children playing. The story is that these children died by and outbreak of Tuberculosis in the 1800’s.
Long Beach - McKinley Elementary School - in the playground the "rings" they move while no one is on them and they’re too heavy to be moved by the wind. It is said that a kid in 3rd grade died because he fell off and broke his head. Also in the cafeteria the trays move without anyone touching them. The benches move with a full load of kids. They say that a girl fell from the stairs and a boy was killed there by getting into a fight and the other kid had a weapon. These were from the years 1973-1984.
Long Island - Bohemia - Haunted by a young female named Maria who was strangled to death in the back bedroom when the inn was a speakeasy over 60 years ago. Bare footprints appear on the carpeting even in wintertime, shadowy figures in the kitchen, and unidentified bones appear in the basement. The inn has been investigated many times by mediums and psychics and is currently under investigation by Candice Israeli of Mt. Sinai. Current owner has been there for over 20 years.
Long Island - Center each High School Track - Back in 1997, there was an off-duty FDNY firefighter running track on a high school track near his house. There were some kids who had a gun and they wanted to see what it felt like to shoot someone, so they waited in the woods until the fireman came around the northeast corner of the track, then they shot him. Both boys were arrested and convicted for killing the firefighter. Not long after, people reported seeing a glowing figure running along the track. Others have seen the body of a man laying on the track then disappearing, all in the same spot he was shot, the northeast corner of lane 5. Most people won't go over to the northeast bleachers because they have the feeling of being watched. When visiting football teams come to visit, they and their fans refuse to sit in the visitors bleachers, as those lie on the northeastern part of the field. That part has now become mostly abandoned.
Long Island - Lake Ronkonkoma - Lake Ronkonkoma has a haunted past. One legend is about a Setauket Sachem Indian who was not permitted to marry his love from another tribe. He paddled his canoe out to the middle of the lake and committed suicide via a knife to his heart. His body was recovered in another lake in Connecticut. Another is of a young beautiful Indian Princess who was not permitted to marry her pale face lover and she canoed out on the lake and was found dead by him. He in turn got into the canoe and was swept away, never to be seen again. Apparently, there has been a reported drowning each and every year due to a curse placed upon the lake. The myth is that the lake is bottomless. It rises and lowers mysteriously and is rumored to have a secret underwater Connection that stems for miles. Some of the drowning victims as well as the princess are said to still haunt the lake and It's surrounding area.
Long Island - Stony Brook - Mary's Grave - She murdered her two children and her husband. Her gravesite is a center for strange happenings. Her marker has her birth date but no death date. - December 2003 Update: There is a different variation on that story that seems to be the most heard of around there. Supposedly Mary was the daughter of a rich land owner that owned that area and formed the town there. He was a loner and built his house way out from the town. He also had a son. She had no friends and her father built her a stone club house on the property for her to play. She liked animals and would play with them in her stone clubhouse. Supposedly she was possessed by a spirit and started mutilating the animals on a stone table in her clubhouse. Later on she killed her father and her brother with an axe. After the some time the townspeople went to see what had happened the land owner and found her sleeping in her fathers bed with him covered in blood. They hung her on a tree on the property. The tree is there on the side of the road. It always looks dead all year long. The burn marks from her rope are on the tree branch. Up the hill is the house. You can see a figure sitting in the window looking down on the road. Now that part of the house is supposed to be blocked off. Her stone clubhouse is on the road just a bit further up. The way it went was back in the 60's and 70's you were the big tough guy if you went up to Mary’s grave and urinated on it. They say whoever did would get into a car accident on the way back swerving to avoid hitting a girl in a white dress. The gravesite has been lost or nobody really remembers where it is, but all the other things are there.
Long Island- This house was plagued by a poltergeist. Which was limited to only the popping off the jar lids. As fast as it started, it suddenly stopped.
Long Island-Kings Park Psychiatric Center-this 19th Century Asylum is haunted by the tortured patients who were here. Their Agony and screams still Echo within the walls and hallways
Loudonville - Loudon Cottage - The ghost of Abraham Lincoln has been seen in this house, which was owned by the woman who was sitting next to Lincoln when he was shot.
Louisville-Private Residence-A small Lhasa apso was killed when a truck had hit it. The dog belonged to a grandmother. The dog ran across the road, as if it’s owner was calling out to it. There’s no one there that the present owners saw. After the grandmother passed on, she made a vacuum cleaner turn on by itself, and appearing to her favorite granddaughter-in-law and her husband.
Lyndonville - Cody Charlie’s House - many of the towns children hear strange noises coming from Cody’s bedroom. And after they hear the sounds they look in the fridge and there is no food.
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Madrid- Private Residence- A classic haunted house-the owners saw a ball of light zooming right up to the bay window at blank speed, then hovered in front of the window, then vanished right before their eyes. A woman was seen standing in the bedroom where the daughters of the owner shared. And a big metal handle to the attic door jingled as if someone was getting out-or in!
Mahopac -the Sedgewood club - The Sedgewood club was an old resort for wealthy NYC families in the late 1800's. It is said to be haunted by the ghost of a caretaker morning the loss of his family who starved to death in this mansion on top of a mountain in the country because they got snowed in.
Malone - Flanders Elementary - Was built on a cemetery. The cemetery was also built on Indian Sacred ground. There have been sightings of Indians on the playground, and a man who actually uses the boy’s bathroom. My Aunt lives behind the school and found out that not only is the school on Indian Sacred ground, but also their house is on the actual burial ground. My three cousins woke up at exactly the same time one night and saw an Indian girl standing on the deck. Also, they have heard moans from the basement. A few years after these occurrences, they put in a pool. They found human bones and Indian artifacts. Since that point, nothing has occurred at the house.
Malone-DocRoc’s Z-Bar- A lantern that was placed on the chimney of the Z-Bar was thrown by unseen hands and it landed where it was placed previously undamaged. A vase of flowers was placed in the same spot and the owners found it on the floor with the flowers in a neat little row.
Malone-Franklin County Poor House- haunted by the residence of this abandoned establishment.
Malone-Private Residence-A woman got a call from her dead grandmother. The grandmother was saying that even though she died, she was still watching over them.
Marcellus - “13 curves” - On their wedding night, a bride and her groom got in a car accident. On a very dark night, it is said that you can see the bride walking along the road.
Marcy - Marcy Elementary - The Field - Late at night you can hear a girl screaming from the field in back of the Marcy Elementary School. You can also hear eerie music coming from the field, but if you get closer it will stop, and if you go back it will start again.
Marcy - Old Insane Asylum - Fear engulfs you as you approach the building. Noises have been heard coming from inside the building even though it has been boarded up and shut down. Pictures taken of the building have revealed faces in the window; one was definitely a man with a mustache.
Marilla-Marilla Cemetery-full of colorful orbs and moving cold spots
Massena- House on N. Raquett River Road-a woman who lives here felt a light tap in her shoulder and saw a “faded figure, grayish colored but with a glow”
Massena-“The Pennysaver”- Haunted by hot-headed ghosts unexplained noises and a specter with a passion for toys.
Massena-Haskell House- Two friends building a crib saw an electric sander turn on by itself. Cold and hot spots have been felt. If anything went wrong in the house it was always blamed on Captain Haskell…who built the house in 1826.
Massena-Liberty Ave House 1- this house on Liberty Ave has paranormal activity. This first house has a guardian ghost that saved the owners’ baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or “crib death” by tapping on the baby monitor. Figures have sat on the beds of the owners. And they have heard people running and walking around in the next door apartment which is empty.
Massena-Liberty Ave House 2-A presence has been felt here. The owners found the washer filled with warm water on it’s own. Their dog would see something in the corner of one room and just bark at nothing. A plant was seen swaying or spinning over the kitchen sink when there was no wind.
Massena-Liberty Ave House 3-An eight-month-old boy would look down into the cellar stairwell and just start screaming at nothing. The shadow would just glide on the stairs. This ghost later became a guardian of the little boy.
Massena-Massena Cemetery-Graveyard caretakers were scared out of their wits when they saw apparitions walking near them then fading or just grinning at them.
Massena-No. 4 City Fire station-the ghost of a former fireman is said to walk the halls of this 90+-year-old forestation. Workers here have reported footsteps and lockers opening and closing.
Massena-Pine Grove Cemetery-A woman and her son walked trough this cemetery in Massena. She felt some phantom walk up right behind her an yell “TURN AROUND!”
Massena-Private Residence- The owner of this house had a visit from her dying mother in the form of an orange cat.
Massena-Spanky’s Diner- Haunted by at least five different ghosts here. Lights flicker voices are heard and a mysterious figure “8” has been found in the basement of Spanky’s.
Massena-Urban Drive-This house that is on land that dates to the1800’s is haunted by either a farmhand or a cowboy.
Mayville-Mayville Hanging Grounds-once a place for public executions now a playground for the children. No one knows what the mysteries are that are said to roam when the children stop playing and the sun goes down.
McAdoo, Pennsylvania-The ghost of a badly burned woman was witnessed picking flowers in the front yard of a house in Mcadoo. The ghost did not care that there was someone else there. A female shape was seen by a man camping at a campground outside Mcadoo has been seen. The ghost of a young woman dressed in a bloody wedding dress was observed late at night running after a passing car on a dark road outside Mcadoo. A black cat that turned into a woman appeared sitting in a chair in a house in Mcadoo. There have been other reports involving this ghost in the vicinity.
Mechanicville - Main Street Church - A ghost of a dead soldier walks through the church, and turns lights off and on, and often breaks the heating system in the winter.
Mechanicville-United Methodist Church - rumors of A ghost of a soldier walking through the church, turns lights off and on.
Menands - Albany Rural Cemetery - Ghastly Black figures such as cars, men, and unexplainable large masses can be seen here at dusk. A mysteriously transparent couple can also be seen floating through the cemetery at night with their pajamas on.
Milton Terrace - Ballston Spa - The Crandall House is presently an apartment building and hasn't been haunted for about ten years. The Crandall House was haunted by Sylvester Crandall who killed his wife, stepdaughter.
Mohecan Lake - Diner - Basement is said to be haunted. On a couple occasions Busboy's/waiters were locked in overnight because they had no where else to go. When owner arrived in morning employee was scared and shaking and claimed to see a ghost during the night.
Moira- Burnap House-Private Residence- A few members of the Burnap family have died in this house and are said to still be here.
Montauk Point-Long Island-Camp Hero AKA Fort Montauk - the Philadelphia Experiment and the Phoenix Project - Considered as a Harbor Defense of the North Atlantic in 1929. The fort was named after Major General Andrew Hero, Jr. Reports from the 1930's of testing Stealth Technology based on technology invented by Nikola Tesla, and theories by Albert Einstein. Allegedly both Einstein and Tesla were involved with the project. The USS Eldredge was docked in the Navy shipyard at Philadelphia In 1943. In theory they could make the naval vessel invisible to radar through implementation of powerful generators producing electromagnetic fields and distort the radar waves, making the ship invisible to radar. During testing the ship allegedly disappeared, only to reappear in Norfolk Virginia and was sighted by the crew of a civilian ship. Some accounts say it appeared off of Montauk Point in 1983. The ship supposedly transported to 12 different places and times, from 1943 to 3600 AD. When the ship returned to Philadelphia sailors were literally stuck in the hull of the ship, and many were missing. Those that survived were considered delusional and many were placed in asylums.
Montebello - Old Spook Rock Road - There have been many stories about this area, such as early witch burnings and ghosts. If you go to the bottom of the road and put your car in neutral, you will be pulled up the hill. Sometimes you can even see a ghostly figure pulling your car.
Moravia-Mary Andrews Home-Andrews built the home in the 1870’s to conduct spiritual activities. the second floor is as dark as night even on the brightest days, and the deceased still visit on a regular basis.
Morley-Harison-Morley Grist Mill- footsteps were heard on the second floor. Of this 160-year-old mill. The workers thought it was an intruder, when they went to the second floor landing, there was no one there.
Morristown-Private Residence- a 19-year-old girl by the name of Agnes committed suicide by drinking liquid Lysol. So her father wouldn’t abuse her anymore. Now she haunts the house where she died so tragically so many years ago.
Mount Sinai - Satan’s Trails - On North Country Rd. (Route 25A) - you will see a white Congressional Church on the North side of the road. To the right of the church is a cemetery and to the left is a parking lot with a dirt road going into the woods. Down this dirt road are three houses in the middle of nowhere. The third and largest is an abandoned boarding house. Home to three separate ghosts. Two of which are an old men and a little girl. The third is an angry spirit named "Whacker". This ghost in his mortal life committed suicide in a bedroom at the end of one of the hallways on the second floor.
Naples - Cemetery - It is said to be haunted, there are weird lights, people running, noises. My boyfriend said he was in the cemetery one night and they were in a car. All of a sudden he said it felt and sounded like someone had either jumped on the back of the car or pushed down on it. Then again on top of the car. When they got out to see what it was no one was around but a lit candle on a grave stone.
New Hartford - New Hartford High School - The school was built on an Indian burial ground. There have been sightings by one of the janitors that used to work in the school. She cleaned the auditorium routinely and often found one of the side doors locked, when it wasn't supposed to be. When she returned with the key, the door was shut and locked. One time she felt something like a person pass through here, and very soon after quit her job because of how much it frightened her. There have been rumors by teachers that there is one 'bad' ghost and one 'good' ghost, the bad one in the auditorium. The good one has been seen wandering the halls.
New Hyde Park - Iceland ice skating rink - doors sometimes opening or closing by themselves, reported sighting of a man in a baseball cap in the scoreboard operations room, hockey pucks mysteriously appear in the center of the ice surface late at night.
New Paltz - Shawangunk Mountain Range - These mountains are full of Haunted Energy. There are Indian Spirits through out that range.
New York City - Bay Ridge Apartments - haunted by numerous spirits.
New York City - City College of New York - Numerous reports since the 1920s of students seen -- and recognized by students, and [former] professors years back -- known to have died in the First World War, haunting one of the former political club lounges in Shepherd Hall. Legend had it that in one particular instance, a math tutor noticed that a student's clothes seemed somewhat dated for the mid-20s and put it in his mind to inquire as to how the young man was making out financially; given it was still a wholly free college with a mostly working class student body. Only later that night did this "absent minded professor" wake up from sleep with a start, scaring his wife in the process [isn't that always the case?], with the recollection that the young man died in France in 1918. Apparitions dressed in 60’s & 70’s clothes and one ghost in particular is in grunge attire, he always appears “sad looking”, is only seen just before or after closing hours.
New York City - Clinton Street Brownstone - haunted by a young girl who died there.
New York City - Dakota apartment building - Former Beatle John Lennon has occasionally been seen outside the apartment building where he once lived, and was assassinated.
New York City - Greenwich Village - One If By Land, Two If By Sea Restaurant - Once a carriage house owned and operated by Aaron Burr, the place is apparently running with ghosts. Not the least of which is supposedly Burr's own beloved daughter Theodosia Burr Alston, who vanished off the coast of North Carolina while on her way to visit her father in New York. Apparitions of Theodosia and various other spirits have actually been seen and several women sitting at the bar have had their earrings popped off by an enamored Theodosia.
New York City - Hotel Des Artistes - this ghost likes to touch people.
New York City - New Amsterdam Theatre - haunted by a Ziegfeld Follies chorus girl, Olive Thomas, who killed herself. She has been seen on the stage and in one of the dressing rooms by workmen that were doing repairs on the theatre. She holds a blue glass bottle (reportedly that held the poison that killed her).
New York City - The City College of New York - Numerous reports since the 1920s of students seen -- and recognized by students, and [former] professors years back -- known to have died in the First World War, haunting one of the former political club lounges in Shepherd Hall. Legend had it that in one particular instance, a math tutor noticed that a student's clothes seemed somewhat dated for the mid-20s and put it in his mind to inquire as to how the young man was making out financially; given it was still a wholly free college with a mostly working class student body. Only later that night did this "absent minded professor" wake up from sleep with a start, scaring his wife in the process [isn't that always the case?], with the recollection that the young man died in France in 1918. Apparitions dressed in 60's & 70's clothes and one ghost in particular is in grunge attire, he always appears "sad looking", is only seen just before or after closing hours.
New York City- Chelsea Hotel - The hallways are haunted and it feels like someone is either watching or behind you. This hotel has a bad reputation in the past for drug dealers, addicts, pimps / prostitutes who were murdered or hurt. You can feel the pain and sadness.
New York City- Edgar Allan Poe’s Cottage-the ghost of the Famous Edgar Allan Poe is said to haunt the cottage where he passed away in 1849.
New York City -New York University - Brittany Residence Hall - Corner of East 10th and Broadway, Phantom music and lights, people hearing unknown footsteps in the rooms and feeling presences "watching" them. Reports of the basement being rather labyrinth like.
New York City- The White Horse Tavern-The ghost is of Dylan Thomas who had drank himself to death here in 1953
New York City-“House of Death”-This classic brownstone was constructed in the 19th century and is believed to be haunted by the 22 people who have died in the house, as well as Mark Twain. Twain, who lived there from 1900-1901, is rumored to haunt the stairwell of the house. In addition, attorney Joel Steinberg lived in the house in 1987 when he was accused and later convicted of beating his 6-year-old adopted daughter Jessica Steinberg to death.
New York City-Algonquin Hotel-Many guests at the Algonquin Hotel have claimed to spot members of The Round Table, a group of writers that met at the Algonquin for lunch daily after World War I. Members of The Round Table (who called themselves the Vicious Circle) include Dorothy Parker, Robert Benchley, Franklin Pierce, Robert Sherwood, Harpo Marx, Alexander Woollcott, Herold Ross, George S. Kaufman, Heywood Broun, Marc Connelly and Edna Ferber.
New York City-Beth Israel Hospital-Many people have reported hearing unexplained footsteps, noises, and voices throughout the hospital.
New York City-Bloody Elbow - Doyers street Manhattan - Feelings of impending doom and reputed sight of multiple Homicides.
New York City-Bridge Cafe -The building dates back to 1794, but the Bridge Cafe's life as a drinking establishment first began in 1847 when it was opened as a porter house, making it New York City's oldest bar. Just under the Brooklyn Bridge, rumors of ghosts of the pirates who frequented the bar continue.
New York City-Brittany Hotel-Now an NYU dorm, mysterious music, lights and footsteps have been reported. People have also claimed to feel like someone is “watching them”.
New York City-Broadway Theatre-Haunted by the ghost of David Belasco A.K.A. “Bishop of Broadway”. The smell of cigars and flowers have been smelled here. Also props disappear, only to reappear after a play.
New York City-Central Park- supposedly haunted by two ghosts who ice skate here in the winter time.
New York City-Chumley’s-Haunted by Henrietta- who is seen sitting at her favorite table watching the bartender take in sales.
New York City-Ellis Island-believed to be haunted by the immigrants that passed through its doors between 1800 and the mid 1900's. There is a heavy feeling of sadness and sorrow here within its walls.
New York City-Landmark Tavern-Opening in 1868, waiters at the Landmark Tavern believe the restaurant is haunted by an Irish girl and a Confederate soldier.
New York City-Liberty Island- During the 18th century, two revolutionary soldiers were scared off Liberty Island by a pirate while looking for Capt. Kidd's treasure. The fort that the two soldiers were stationed at serves as the pedistal for "Lady Liberty".
New York City-Manhattan Bistro-A 21-year-old woman was violently murdered where the restaurant now stands. She was killed and stuffed in a well. Since then a wraith-like figure is seen throughout the Bistro, mainly in the basement.
New York City-Martha Washington Inn-It’s said that there is a strong presence of evil here. And that life is extinguished. And an odor was smelled here was said to be very strong.
New York City-Morris-Jumel Mansion-Built in 1765 as a summer home for British Colonel Roger Morris and his wife, the Morris-Jumel Mansion is the oldest remaining house in Manhattan. Several ghosts are reputed to haunt the mansion: Eliza Jumel, former mistress of the mansion, has been seen wandering the house in a purple dress, rapping on walls and windows; the ghost of a young servant girl who committed suicide by jumping out a window has been seen in the mansion's servants quarters; and a soldier from the American Revolution, who's picture hangs on a wall in the mansion, has also been seen.
New York City-New Amsterdam Theatre-The ghost of Olive Thomas, a Ziegfeld Follies chorus girl who killed herself by overdosing on her alcoholic, womanizing husband's syphilis medication, has been spotted on stage and in one of the dressing rooms of the theater. She wears her green beaded Follies dress, her beaded headpiece and her sash and holds a blue glass bottle that is supposed to have contained the pills that killed her. Typically, she only appears after audiences have left, though she's rumored to appear when her contemporaries are in the theater.
New York City-Old Merchants House- Haunted by Gertrude “Gitty” Tredwell who died alone in her house near the South Street Seaport. She is seen in a long Victorian Dress.
New York City-Old Merchant's House-Gertrude Tredwell, the daughter of wealthy merchant Seabury Treadwell, is believed to haunt the home built by her father in 1832 (it is now a museum). She never married and died in an upstairs bedroom in the house in 1933, shortly after the birth of an unwanted baby of which her family strongly disapproved. Gertrude's ghost is most often spotted in the kitchen, though she's also been seen in her bedroom, appearing as an elegant, petite woman dressed in mid-19th century style.
New York City-Old St. Patrick's Cathedral-The cemetary of city's oldest Catholic Church is haunted by Pierre Toussaint, a slave who became a hairdresser in the early 19th century. The ghost of Bishop Dubois, who is buried below the entrance to the cathedral, has been seen frequently in the church.
New York City-Radio City Music Hall-On opening nights, Radio City Music Hall's builder, S.L. "Roxy" Rothafel, accompanied by a glamorous female companion, have been seen.
New York City-St. Marks-in-the-Bowery Church -The ghost of Peter Stuyvesant, the 17th-century Dutch Governor, is rumored to roam around the chapel. Stuyvesant was buried in a vault under the chapel in 1678.
New York City-St. Paul's Chapel Burial Ground-The burial ground of this Episcopal Church is haunted by the headless ghost of English actor George Frederick Cooke. Cooke died in September 1811 and was buried headless after donating his head to science to pay for doctor's bills, and his skull was used in numerous productions of Hamlet.
New York City-The Bridge Café- Haunted by two ghosts. One was a sea captain who actually floated through the bar to sit upon a stool. The other is looked upon as his wife, who is said to float over to the windows over looking the East River
New York City-The Ear Inn-two ghosts have been witnessed here- one Sailor another a gentleman. Walking within its halls.
New York City-The Palace Theatre-Vaudeville acts dreamed of a chance to "play the Palace" and over 100 ghosts are supposed to haunt the Palace Theatre, including a while gowned cellist playing in the pit, a young girl looking down from the balcony, and Judy Garland, who is sensed near the rear orchestra door built for her. The one ghost you don't want to run into at the Palace is that of the acrobat who died when he broke his neck there -- legend claims that those who see him will soon die.
New York City-Times Square-Two ghostly Sailors are said to walk the streets of Times square.
New York City-Trinity Church-There's a tombstone in the graveyard that many people claim to have heard laughter when they pass.
New York City-Washington Square Park-Used as a hanging ground during the American Revolution, Washington Square Park was also a burial ground and 15,000 bodies remained buried there today.
New York City-West End Ave Apartments-Disturbances include: objects moving, footsteps, windows being opened and closed, and a couple’s dog sensed something in the apartment.
New York City-World Trade Center-Ground Zero Site-Visitors here reported seeing The victims spirits - workers and rescuers - & apparitions of the buildings still standing. Several Ghosts have been reported to be crying for help after 9/11. (Sept. 2006 Update: I've seen pics of orbs from ground zero and people claim to say they are the souls of the people who perished in the towers when they collapsed. But they are possibly dust orbs.)
New York City-Ye Waverly Inn- A ghostly Gentleman and a phantom cat have been seen wandering the hallways
Newark -New Jersey-Branck Brook Park-My mother used to go here as a child. The story goes that a couple who just got marry we're passing through the park on there way to there Honeymoon, When all of sudden the groom lost control of his vehicle and crash into a old tree, The impact was so devastating that bride was ejected from the car and fell next to the old tree and they say that the ground open up an took her and when the police arrived all they found was the groom dead and a piece of white cloth sticking out of the ground. The story is she haunting the park at night in her bloody wedding dress.
Newark Valley - Newark valley middle school - there had been reports of the elevator stopping all by itself and weird sounds. It is rumored that the school is built over and old Native American burial sight.
Newburgh - Downing Park - A boy who drowned in the lake in the park is said to sit by the lake at night crying, he is also said to make bubbles in the water, as if trying to breathe, and he is said to scream whenever a child get to close to the water.
Newburgh - The Masonic Temple- A second floor dance hall and theatre had tables and folding chairs set up. One night some students in a community theater witnessed a single chair slid by itself, and drew attention because of the sound it made while rubbing against the floor. A door, hinged to swing open in both directions began swinging rapidly by itself, and then stopped. Voices of men talking in other parts of the building could be heard when no one else was there. The men’s voices could be heard moving around the building.
Newburgh - Plum Point Condos - The story goes... There is a rather large building, in which is now know Plum Point condo's, in Newburgh NY that used to be a all boys Christian school. One of the nun's molested the boy & killed him then put his body in the wall and covered it up well (being there was already construction going on inside it was a good cover-up, he was just reported missing) Then about a year later strange things would happen that drove the school to shut down. For about 10 or more years now they have been trying to make it into an apartment complex because there are condo's all around it, and every time someone goes in there to work, a hand was cut off by machinery, the machinery would break for no apparent reason, etc.. And many people have said they have seen the boy. - October 2005 Correction: The above submission is the "popular word about town" regarding the information on our site, however, most of it is not true. Unfortunately, this same description regarding Plum Point on many websites. Probably cutting and pasting from this site. A visitor to our site reports the following: "Before the condos went in, there was a large mansion (complete with detached servant's quarters.) It was originally constructed for a family who met an untimely death. The mansion then became a home for wayward girls for many years and eventually an orphanage of sorts, accepting children who were not only parentless, but had no where to run. This is where the rumors of the molestation occurrence sprouts from. The molestation may be true, but in all my research and hearing of rumors, I have never heard a report of anyone being buried in the walls. Eventually, the mansion became a hotel, had an addition put on both sides of the original building, and then was abandon for many years (The room numbers were still on the doors during abandonment.) The property changed hands uneventfully several times as Plum Point started building north of the property. The condo construction went fine UNTIL there was finally a developer who had funding to begin working on the mansion itself. By this time, condominium construction was creeping around all sides of the mansion. The developer intended to knock down the servant's quarters which was a small home just a few yards to the south of the mansion. Heavy equipment was brought in, but would break down every time they attempted to start the job. Eventually, the fire department attempted to burn the house down and failed. if I remember correctly, an article appeared either in the Newburgh News or Times Herald Record regarding this, however I cannot be certain enough to state this as fact. There was no record of a worker losing a hand in the information I remember seeing. Eventually, the building was torn down by hand. Currently, Plum Point Condos have engrossed the entire area all the way down to the beach of the Hudson River. The mansion has been rebuilt and turned into several condos and stands proud today, however, a shell of its' former glory. Regarding the haunting phenomenon, there have been many reports of a women/girl holding a baby in the same 2nd floor window of the mansion looking out at the cars driving by. No one really knows if the ghost was a resident from the girl's home, or the original owner, other than to say the girl appeared fairly young. I witnessed this ghosts myself while walking by the mansion one winter night. When the mansion was abandon, doors would frequently slam open and shut while trespassers were walking down the narrow hallway. Rumors regarding this range from a single boy ghost to a group of mischievous boy ghosts having fun with their “iving guests”As “their”actions never appeared or felt threatening according to witnesses. A female ghost was frequently reported coming down the sweeping staircase in the main hall. This was heralded by a noticeable temperature drop in the area. Trespassers inside the mansion itself while it was abandon, who were cut by objects inside the house, would bleed for unordinary amounts of time. I witnessed this myself on several occasions. In one case, a friend of mine was cut by a piece of black fireplace marble. He bled for the rest of the day and into the evening despite the cut appearing to be small and superficial, my friend being in perfect health and treating the cut properly. A crying baby could often be heard down by the riverfront near the railroad tracks, just over the hill, a short walk towards the river from the mansion. Trains used to frequently stop on this section of tracks. Rumors said that many men who rode in the caboose of the freight train would often hear a baby cry. When they would get out to investigate, they would never be able to find the child. When they would approach the area where the crying was coming from, the crying would start from somewhere else close by. Condos have now been built on this spot (formerly a very swampy area) and I do not know if this phenomenon continues today. People currently live in the mansion, however, the current state of haunting phenomenon there is unknown as well.”
Newfane - Van Horn Mansion - A man named James Van Horn built this mansion in 1820. His wife died at the age of 21, some say under mysterious circumstances. A roofer almost fell to the ground after he saw a woman looking at him out of a window of the empty house. Carpenters fled when a person materialized out of a cloud in a bedroom. They wouldn't go back even to get their tools. Some motorists have tried to avoid a girl running from the mansion, then vanished.
Newfane-“Green Acres”-Haunted by the ghost of Malinda, who was struck and killed by a falling tree branch at the age of 21.
Newport - Castle Road - There is a path off of Castle Road that leads to part of a stone castle, which was never finished. The man who was building it was doing it for his wife. She died before he finished it and people have said that they've seen strange things and heard noises at night. Some think it's the ghost of the man, others the women, and some think it's both of them.
Niagara Falls - Niagara Gorge - Devils hole - Down by devils hole, just underneath the famous haunting of Clet Castle, Niagara University, there are mysterious apparitions, foreign language cants, and sometimes the feeling that someone is watching you or simply just brushed you gently as they passed you by. The light never really does seem to shine fully on this long decent of stairs. and many locals will not go down there at night, not because of crime, because people here are very trusting. It is just a given knowledge. you don't want to go there. A few summers ago a couple of fishermen found bones of a young Indian warrior (perhaps), or from a young Indian boy thrown down to the gorge, possibly for sacrifice.
Niagara Falls - Niagara University - Clet Hall - Clet Hall has burned down multiple times, resulting in numerous deaths. One ghosts is of a student who died in a fire. Many students have claimed to see his ghost inside their dorm rooms and in the adjacent theater.
Niagara Falls-"Hitchings House"-(The Summit Mansion)- its underground railroad once used as a stop for slaves in the civil war. Now it sits desolate as it is rumored that a massacre took place between the slaves and the family who owned this great estate. Construction workers restoring it left even their scaffolding behind. What horrors are hidden in the heart of this old mansion? The spirits here are not happy as they will do anything to chase you out.
Niagara Falls-Deveaux College-once a place for Orphans and Destitute Children then a College. Sits in the woods all alone. Unmarked burials on the grounds, strange screams, and being followed here is not uncommon. There is a woman who sits in her office, she pays no attention to the ghosthunters or any visitors that come here.
Niagara Falls-Drummond Hill-one of the most fierce battles from the war of 1812 occurred on this high hill. Violent deaths, cannons being fired, 100s dead and cremated after the battle bodies piled on top of one another. Rumors of 3 British soldiers walking up the hill to the church on the stroke of midnight
Niagara Falls-Lundy's Lane Cemetery/Ramada Inn- once a battle field now a cemetery. Apparitions traveling in and out of walls, ghostly bayonets piercing your skin, the smell of gun powder all within the hallway facing the cemetery. The cemetery was used to bury the brave men who fought in the war of 1812. Does the generals still roam this place of old history?
Niagara Falls-Oakwood Resthaven Cemetery-150 years old into the past. The first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel buried here. A strange touch, a fireball in the sky, lurking shadows amongst the oak trees and a place of many odd orbs
Niagara Falls-The Flying Saucer Restaurant-Rumors of strange invisible walls, traveling mist, vortexes, and a UFO that landed in the area before this cozy restaurant was built right on top of it. Is it haunted or did the aliens leave a souvenir of there own?
Niagara Falls-United Office Building & Hotel-The basement of this 219-ft. building is haunted. Screams, Footsteps, and Ice cold Spots are not uncommon on these dark floors
Niagara-Martin's Fantasy Island-by day an amusement park full of thrills and spills. By night a place of supernatural occurrences. Take a journey into the unknown where one ride is your last.
Niagara-The Shredded Wheat Office Building-once a college in the Niagara region. Later a huge complex of offices for Nabisco Shredded Wheat.believed to be haunted by the people who once woked in this building. the sounds of footsteps are heard on the 2nd 3rd and 4th floors.
Nicholville-LesPerance Home- in 1901, a girl by the name of Olivia Goodnow was found dead in the home of her employer’s house. She continues to haunt the house until her “unfinished business” is done or her lover comes and takes her away. This house possibly haunted by a woman also named Olivia who died during childbirth.
Norfolk-Private Residence-Doors slam shut, Angry entities, a low growl was heard here and the temperature drops. And a woman was pulled off the bed an onto the floor.
Norfolk-Sessions House-a snowmobile started up and turned off by itself. Sliding mirror doors opened on their own. odd lights Have been seen “dancing” on the wall towards the ceiling. And a ghostly form has been seen. Also footsteps have been heard.
North Babylon - North Babylon High School - it is known throughout the school that back in the 70's a soon to be senior shot himself because he wasn't able to graduate on time. Now when students take regents you can hear strange footsteps around the room.
North Governeur-Streeter Homestead- an old homestead in Northern New York. There is a presence that is felt like it was giving “CPR”. And a womanly ghost was seen carrying a bundle of some kind.
North Lawrence- Private Residence woman whose son had crossed over is haunted by his ghost to be helpful to the living people, with the help of a channeler.
North Lawrence-An area of land is haunted by the “Keeper of the Brook”. This ghost is just here to make sure his land is well cared for.
North Lawrence-an old man who had hung himself in the barn made his presence known by a dream where the owner of the house dreamt of a man with his hands resting on her shoulders. The upstairs phone rang when the others in the house didn’t. And the old man figure was seen at the top of the staircase and sitting on the couch.
Northport - Hayes Hill House - in this house the daughter who was in high school drowned in the pool then as the father was taking the pool down he had a heart attack the mother, couldn’t take the loss so she hung herself in the kitchen then the son left the house abandon, inside the house is still set and appears as if it is lived in. when a car is parked in the driveway the lights in the front of the house come on and if anything is taken from the house the car will not start
Norwood-House on Murphy Road-the ghost of a murdered woman made her presence known in a clairvoyant dream. He also saw an aura that sat down at a chair in the kitchen. He has also seen puffy “smoke” that seemed to vanish. And the activity followed the owners to their new house.
Nyack- Private Residence-A couple living here saw ghosts while painting their living room. After this and several incidents, the couple made it illegal to sell a house without telling the potential buyer that it’s haunted.
Ogdensburg - Mater Dei College - It is said that the spirit of a young boy roams the halls giggling and laughing on the way. He was killed after a tragic fall. People have reported seeing a nun roam the halls along with strange noises and lights going on and off in locked upped rooms. Urban legend of a nun hanging herself is untrue. No one is sure where the little boy fits in. - “There is, however, something definitely not right in the upper floor in the new dormitory wing. There has been cold spots in one room, strange appearances and a feeling of “evil” in one or two rooms. A couple of the sisters have experienced this as well as the lay students and the dormitory wing was blessed by a priest exorcist. According to the girls, problems all began with students playing around with an ouija board. Problems seem to persist to this day even those the college is closed and has been sold to a new owner.” - Quote from a Sister of St. Joseph whose congregation founded Mater Dei, built it and had lived there off and on since it was built in 1960.
Ogdensburg-An Apartment Complex-A woman living here was tormented by the evil entities that “lived” with her.
Ogdensburg-Private Residence-A woman here was in an underground barn when it caught fire. She heard a male’s voice say: “Get out and get out NOW!!!”
Olcott-Olcott Tavern & Inn-Haunted by a blonde haired woman. The Olcott Tavern & Inn once a place of great food, fun and high spirits now a place of restless spirits and a mysterious feel within.
Old Forge - Adirondacks Woods - This husband brutally murdered his wife in the woods of the Adirondacks. People still believe they see the wife all bloody walking through the woods.
Old Forge - Big Moose Inn - A pregnant woman that was murdered by her fiancée and thrown in the lake can still be seen here.
Old Westbury - The New York Institute of Technology - Many of the old buildings on campus are said to be haunted. Cleaning crews refuse to work in the art center after a ghostly woman was reported sighted there.
Oneida - Old Oneida High School - The old high school in Oneida is boarded up but inside you can still here the voices of teachers and students coming from the classrooms.
Oneida - Otto Shortell Middle School - In the old wing of the building early in the morning or late at night you go there and you can see white figures walking around the halls and hear screams and cries and people talking. Its been said that there was 2 people that died in the making for that wing and they come back so mess with all the school stuff they delete stuff off computers and they reorganize the classrooms. In the gym you can feel the presence of someone in there with you at all times.
Oneida -Oneida Community Mansion House-Now a bed and breakfast, and Museum. Many people think the first two floors of this home are haunted. I picked up an EVP here near one of the Libraries. The EVP said “Widow”.
Ontario - Ottawa - Carleton County Jail – now Youth International Hostel- The Carleton County Gaol is what is now the International Youth Hostile. It also housed the last hanging in Canada. This was the hanging of the innocent P.J. Whalen supposed murderer of the Irish politician Thomas D'Arcy Mcgee. It is an extremely haunted place with many ghosts. Every Halloween they hang a dummy, and the sound of the gallows doors opening is the most horrible sound imaginable. Tours of the jail are available by the hostile or by ghost tours such as Haunted Walk. On the 3rd floor you will feel an eerie presence watching you. In the shower room, you get into the shower, take it as normal, get out to see your clothes scattered all over the hallways on the floor. It cannot be a person, because all the people were gone, and the doors are heavy ones that you can hear opening no matter what! The doors are known to lock themselves (although the locks were removed) You can hear voices screaming and moaning for help. The hostile hosts a “ghost tour” of the building. I felt a cold spot in cell # 6 on the first floor, saw a shadow run in the corridor leading to the courtyard, had a dream I was going to the gallows, my notebook was moved by itself, Mike said my bed vibrated, after taking a shower I heard one of the other faucets turn on by itself and I was the only one there, Colleen saw a figure wearing a plaid shirt and jeans sleeping in the same bed as her then vanished.
Orange - Pine Bush - Montgomery - Hill Avenue Cemetery - when we were children and visited this cemetery, there was always a man who wondered where his glowing balls were. to this day it still seems like it was just a dream. but as reported by many, as you drive the dark slopes of hill Ave., between the twilight hours, there can be seen a man walking with two empty leashes saying, “have you seen my balls? I can't find my balls!”
Orchard Park - M.A.D.S. - There is believed that a spirit named Ronald inhabits this very old building. It used to belong to a man named Ronald, and the kids that now go to this dance studio, firmly believe there is some kind of super natural being in the studio. It likes to play tricks, for example; hiding the CDs, and misplacing glasses, and other cruel jokes. Orchard Park - Old Air Port - At night you could hear howling and people talking in the office building. Update: The story of the ghosts ended about a few months ago. The airport was destroyed to make way for new apartments.
Orchard Park-Woodlawn Cemetery- very dark with twisted oak trees that watch your every move. A very classy cemetery. Do prominent spirits haunt this dark little cemetery? So classy even the orbs are gold colored but the the feeling is cold the feeling of being watched, cold spots have been felt there.
Oriskany-Oriskany Battlefield- A former employee reports an awful stench was coming from the woods where Gen. Herkimer's advance party was wiped out by the King's Royal Regiment of NY. In the visitors center the men's room door likes to slam itself shut and dark cast shadows that looked as though a figure was creating them. When nobody is standing casting a shadow. The hand dryers in the bathrooms like to go on all by themselves. If you are sometimes walking through the ravine you often feel that you are not alone. People have spoken of seeing lights and orbs in the nearby woods when driving past the site. neighbors often hear the cries of men and sometimes they say you can hear musket fire from the woods. The bloodiest battle of the Revolutionary war. The ghosts of Patriots, Indians and “red Coats” can be seen walking and reliving the battle- as if it was 1777! Footsteps are heard, electronic devices go nuts, The kids who live near the battlefield will not venture the battlefield after dark because of the activity.
Orlando, Florida-Walt Disney World- Pirates of the Carribean-The spirit of "George" a worker who died there when a beam fell on him during construction still haunts the attraction. At the beginning of the day and at the end of the day attractions workers must come on the PA system and tell George good morning and good night. If not the attraction has been know to shut itself down adding more work before the workers came go home for the night. - March 2004 Addition/ correction - when the ride was being built in the early 70's (it opened Dec. 15, 1973) , George was a welder who clearly, welded different parts of the scenes on the attraction together. One particular area on the ride, called the "burning city", required George to climb up quite high above the ground. George lost his balance, and fell to his death. If you talk to any of the employees at pirates, they will either know of someone who has had an incident with George, or there is a chance they move have had one themselves.
Orlando, Florida-Walt Disney World- There is known to be a tan figure walking down the streets in front of the castle.
Orlando, Florida-Walt Disney World-EPCOT Center-Spaceship Earth- a small girl with long blonde hair has been seen riding in a car & a boy run in front of her and vanish at the same location (outside during the day). Orlando, Florida-Walt Disney World-Tower of Terror - There has been a story among employees of a ghost walking around the "Tower of Terror" at off hours; he's usually found walking the wrong way, does not respond to calls and then disappears.
Orlando, Florida-Walt Disney World-The Haunted Mansion-Originally opened in 1969, Disneyworld's most "haunted attraction" may actually be its most haunted. The spirit of a man who died in a plane crash several years before the mansion's construction has taken refuge in its dark halls. He is often seen with a cane. The spirit of a man dressed in a tuxedo is seen in the mansion. It is believed he is the spirit of Ted Anderly. Ted was to be best man at his brother's wedding. He left the party to go to the restroom and never returned. Rumors abound as to his demise. A woman who has lost her young son wished to spread his ashes inside the mansion. Disney officials refused, and she smuggled the ashes inside the building and scattered them along the ride. Since then, people have reported seeing a crying boy sitting near the exit and wandering throughout the ride. So the next time you take a trip to the magical kingdom, you may find that not all the ghosts in the Haunted Mansion are holograms.
Orleans County-Mount Albion Cemetery-The ghosts of the civil war haunt the tower that was erected in their honor. The ghosts haunt the grounds of this 1843 graveyard.
Ossining - The Old Aqueduct - In The woods along the aqueduct trail there is a very old tree struck by lighting around 20 years ago. If you go there late a night men in White robes roam the area. There is no explanation why they are there.
Oswego - College Theater - In the theater while your alone lights will go off and on. You can hear steps on the stage and no one will be there, one seat if you sit in it you will get cold chills and you can feel someone there with you. There is bloody hand prints everywhere and you can hear people talking and sometimes rehearsing a play.
Oswego - Lighthouse -said to be haunted by three men who went up there to change the light bulb during a storm and they never came back.
Oswego - O.S.U. House-19th century mansion that now serves as off-campus housing for students at Oswego State University. The building used to be a nursing home, and at least one friendly womanly apparition "revisits" occasionally, according to those who have since lived in the house. The woman allegedly was a resident when the home was a nursing home.
Oswego - Oswego Players Theater - An old bum is said to have died in the basement and his ghost haunts the area where the dressing rooms are. Things are moved from where they were left. Doors open and close by themselves. A friend who was alone in the women's dressing room saw a hanger on the door begin to swing and abruptly stop.
Oswego - Post Cemetery - Locals claim the ghost of soldier George Fikes will haunt the person you name if you perform a ritual that involves jumping over the grave, spitting, and lying on the grave while reciting the appropriate chant. None of the kids I grew up with was ever brave enough to perform the entire ritual, but the last time I was there were still bare spots on either side of the grave.
Oswego - railroad tracks between the fort and Lake Ontario - It is rumored that a civil war soldier from Fort Ontario had his head shot off by a canon ball. He is said to walk along the disused railroad tracks looking for his head. A floating light moving along the tracks is said to be him or his lantern.
Oswego - Scriba - Rt. 104 and Klocks Corners Intersection - Many people have lost their lives trying to pull out of a very dangerous intersection, that has a big hill coming from one direction and is only a 2 way stop. The speed limit is 45 but many go past that. Multiple car crashes and pedestrians have been killed at the intersection since it was constructed. A graveyard diagonal to the intersection has been seen to have ghosts what walk around, up and down the street, and sometimes in the middle of the road. Most appear in light shades of gray. They are of different sex and age, and always seem to be looking back and forth in all directions of the road, as to be looking out of traffic.
Oswego -Oswego State University- 19th century mansion that now serves as off-campus housing for students at Oswego State University. The building used to be a nursing home, and at least one friendly womanly apparition "revisits" occasionally, according to those who have since lived in the house. The woman allegedly was a resident when the home was a nursing home.
Oswego- W 5th and Seneca Streets-after the daughter of the home’s owners died they stored her in the basement until a Mausoleum could be built in the cemetery. Rumors say that the ghost of the little girl has been seen in the windows by a passerby
Oswego-Coleman's Irish Pub-believed to be haunted by this building's past. Footsteps are heard shadowy figures have been seen a single EVP was captured here.
Oswego-Fort Ontario-Ghost hunters have reported finding evidence of ghostly activity in a few of the buildings. A blonde girl was seen in the third story window of one of the officer’s quarters. The third stories of the building are used for storage and not accessible by the public. The Fort was closed at the time. In the Officer's Quarters # 2, the smells of Cherry Tobacco, apple Pie, Roses and other smells have been senced here. and a strong EMF reading was caught on one of the stair cases of Officer's Quarters # 1. But in Officer's Quarters # 2, in the same spot, there is no reading. Officer's Quarters # 1 & # 2 are built exactly the same.
Oswego-Lighthouse-In December of 1942 six Coastguardsmen were killed in a boating accident while changing keepers.
Oswego-Seneca Hill- A little girl and a woman have been see running terror stricken on the hills of Rte. 481
Owasco-Parcell Cemetery-Mary Todd Lincoln visited the area in 1871, after her husband was shot and killed. Since then people have seen a tall figure resembling Abraham Lincoln wearing a tall hat and a cape wandering through the area.
Oyster Bay - Raynham Hall - The home was originally owned by the Townsend family. The house was used as a base for the British during the Revolutionary War. John Andre was a British Major during the war and visited often. One day Townsend's daughter overheard Andre and John Simcoe (Commander of British Forces) talking about a payment to Benedict Arnold to surrender his troops. The Townsends relayed this information to George Washington. Benedict Arnold escaped, but Andre was captured and hanged. His ghost was first reported here in the 1930s when he was seen on horseback outside a bedroom window. John Andre isn't the only ghost here. Sally Townsend, allegedly John Simcoe's lover is said to still haunt the house. Her former bedroom is always cold, even in the summer the curator wears a warm wool vest in that room! Paranormal investigators have said that whatever is in that room is not happy. In October of 1999 a volunteer was working on the property when the garden door opened and a man came out wearing a dark wool coat with brass buttons. First it was strange to see someone wearing that clothing, second the building was locked, and third the alarms were all on! In march another worker saw the same ghost materialize by the staircase. Once with the bottom half of his body missing, and then again full-figure. The ghost is believed to be Michael Conlin, an Irish immigrant who worked as a servant in the 1860's. In the upstairs of the former servants quarters moving shadows have been seen when no one else is in the house. In that same area the smell of roses has mysteriously been sensed. The spirit of a servant woman has materialized and walked into the kitchen. In that kitchen the smell of apple pie has also been present when ghosts want to make themselves known. The submitter was extremely privileged when they smelled the strong scent of cinnamon-apple on their way down the stairs near the kitchen. When they got down to the bottom of the stairs they could smell the strong scent of something like cinnamon rolls or apple pie! Another area that is said to produce some interesting smells is the front foyer. The smell of a non-existent stove has been sensed there as well as the faint smell of a smoking pipe. At one time this was the kitchen area. The former museum director Andrew Batten says he has sensed at least 5 different entities and something in Sally Townsend's room.
Ozone Park - Woodhaven - St. Anthony's Hospital - Update: Has since been torn down. - Close down in the late 1960's to early 70's this abandoned seven story building with a smokestack on the left hand side of the building, and a steel spiked fence around the perimeter of the hospital. The hospital was used for severely ill patients. At night only the first two floors were lighted up. Above the second floor is a whole different story. No Trespassing above the second floor. But you could hear noises and slamming sounds coming from the stairway that leads to the third floor and the fourth floor. I'm not to sure what it is but it still stands today.
Parish - Happy Valley - In the late 1800s there was a city its name was happy valley its is said it was a fairly big city. Until the black plague came and seemingly wiped out this city. Now very desolate there are roads thru out 5000 acres of land were "no one lives" there are many sightings of paranormal activity. If you where to get lost on one of its many roads you would be seemly lost for days. Back in 1976 there were some friends driving thru and they stumbled upon a skull one of them put in the rear of there car while they were driving the eyes of the skull lit up bright red. They were spooked and never returned since. To this day no one will go alone on any giving night. The CNYGHS went here before I joined in 2004
Patterson - Rt. 311- after a hotel burned down in the late 1800's, a family bought it a couple of years later and built a house on top of the old foundation. Now people say at night you can see the top half of the people that died in the fire because they are walking on the floor of the building that burned down.
Pembroke - Pembroke Middle School - While redesigning the auditorium a girl fell off the balcony and died. It's said you can see her ghost walking across the balcony and stage.
Perkinsville - Kennedy house - its a group home but used to be where the nuns stayed for the church next door. you hear footsteps in the attic, lights flick on and off, the washer turns on by itself when no ones around, people see a white figure that looks like a nun in the back room . everyone in that room has been kicked out of the house cause the ghost drives them crazy.
Perry - Water Street - a white figure of a girl maybe sixteen or so, has been spotted in the backyards of houses and walks up to the cemetery then disappears.
Perrysburg - J. N. Adam - two ponds are behind the abandoned castle like building J. N. Adam mental institution and former TB ward. Voices and a lingering presence is felt at the gazebo and concrete wall that the water runs off of. also nearby path in the woods that was once a railroad exhibits the same dark unexplained presence.
Philadelphia - Fort Mifflin - Three ghosts are here. A women in the ruins of the commanders house, she is called the screaming woman. Another one of a Civil war soldier, confederate in the casemates and another soldier without a face sewing in the casemates. My friend Nicole has had many experiences here as well as the ESP.
Philadelphia- Betsy Ross House- believed to be haunted by Betsy Ross herself. Also a gentleman is also felt in the basement kitchen.
Philadelphia -City Tavern-haunted by a ghostly bridal party, two men dueling, and a ghostly waiter all who died before 1860.
Philadelphia- Eastern State Penitentiary- Cell Block 15 (Death Row)- My Mom, Liam and I had heard a metalic banging coming from the far end of Death Row.
Philadelphia- Eastern State Penitentiary-Cell Block 4- I didn’t have a very good feeling about this cell block. I wanted to get out of it calmly. I didn’t say anything because I didn’t want to scare Liam. This is the one where Brian Haronis ran out of after seeing an apparition zip by his head
Philadelphia -Library Hall- One of the many haunts of Ben Franklin. He is seen as a bluish form walking in the hall.
Philadelphia-Carpenter’s Hall- Haunted by a man who’s bank robbery partner got a little too greedy. A smell of rotting flesh was smelled in the upstairs bedroom. Thumping noises were also heard.
Philadelphia-Dr. Philip Syng Physick’s House- A woman in black has been seen in the house as well as in the garden. Staff have reported feeling an icy cold gust of wind. It’s believed to be the ghost of Mrs. Physick. Or one of her husband’s patients who died while under the knife.
Philadelphia-Eastern State Penitentiary- Guard Tower- a spectral guard is said to keep watch in the guard Tower at ESP
Philadelphia-Eastern State Penitentiary-Cell Block 12-T.A.P.S. captured a figure backing up to the camera and then running from the camera here.
Philadelphia-Eastern State Penitentiary-Eastern State is haunted by hundreds of prisoners that have been executed, beaten to death, or committed suicide. The most famous sighting is of a prisoner that killed 27 people in an attempted prison break. Reports of feelings of someone there, and dread, strange sounds and shadows or apparitions. My friend Nicole felt someone choke her in one of the cells. T.A.P.S. member Brian ran from someting in one of the cell blocks. I caught two EVP’s here one saying “I wanna go home” and a dog barking. In 1924, a dog named “Pep” was incarcerated and executed because it supposedly killed the Govenour’s treasured cat.
Philadelphia-Elfreth’s Alley- Not really sure if this narrow alley is haunted, but I caught a greyish form between the patio table and myself. You can see the black table through the “figure”.
Philadelphia-Independence Hall- Haunted by an unknown number of ghosts here. Footsteps are heard and blue and grey mists are seen.
Philadelphia-Pine Street Cemetery- An Elderly woman creepily named “the hag of Pine Street” is said to walk up and down the sidewalk infront of the cemetery. Ben Franklin is also seen and heard here as well.
Philadelphia-Washington Square-A ghostly Quakeress named Leah is said to walk around Washington Square where thousands of bodies from the American Revolution still lie.
Plattsburgh - Maple Pond Trailer Park - Some people have encountered strange noises, saw, and felt something going around the park. Not too many people have come forward and some people don't believe.
Plattsburgh - Plattsburgh Air Force Base - Old Gym - The Gym use to have a old Morgue for Mangled body parts from the wars, It was a insane asylum also. Before that it was old Army base for the Battle of Plattsburgh 1812.theres been reports of screams threw out the night in the gym. People working the gym have heard pounding coming from the doors of where the morgue was. People have heard the weights being moved around when there was no one in there. Sounds of people walking on the upper floor witch is now a track have been reported also..
Plattsburgh - Plattsburgh Air Force Base - Old Side - there is a cemetery where many soldiers are buried. Security Police on patrol have reported many soldiers wandering through the cemetery and the neighboring crematorium (building number 666).
Plattsburgh - Plattsburgh Air Force Base - Reports of cold spots and strange strobe-type light, apparitions of children, and a window that will not be covered. The base also has a haunted sound throughout certain unpredictable times of horses and soldiers marching, the noise is very loud and overwhelming. alarms going off on there own type writers clicking on there own, sounds of horses and marching, and while on patrol a few officers had an experience or two where we were alone in our vehicles and while the vehicle was at a stand till there was a very loud bang like someone or something slammed against the side of the vehicle.
Plattsburgh - Plattsburgh Air Force Base - The Entrance - At the very entrance to the Old Base are two pillars that are original architecture. Sentries working this gate have reported a Revolutionary War era soldier marching back and forth between the pillars, standing guard. Also haunted by some French and Indian War battles, among other unfortunate incidents.
Plattsburgh - Plattsburgh Air Force Base - The military finance building - used to be a surgical hospital. The basement walls are still painted red, to hide the blood stains. Security Police K-9 units refuse to go into the basement of this building. There was a fire in one of the wings, causing many of the bed-ridden patients to be burned alive. People have reported hearing their screams.
Plattsburgh - Plattsburgh Air Force Base - The Surrounding Woods - a long dead figure of a lady dressed in a white dress appears. She was reportedly killed by a robber.
Plattsburgh - Plattsburgh High School - It was said that a boy named David was killed on the front lawn of Plattsburgh High. And till this day he walks around during school and bumps into freshman and wonders the yard at night screaming pack another bowl.
Plattsburgh - State University of New York - Plattsburgh - McDonough Hall - What is known to many people as "McDonough Hall" was once the old morgue for the old Plattsburgh Hospital across the campus. Many students and faculty have seen apparitions and heard strange noises.
Plattsburgh- Hawkins Hall- in 1905 a grief-stricken Janitor of the NYS Normal and Training School hung himself the school was located where the SUNY Plattsburg is now located. The janitor is seen still going about his normal duties. In 1929, the NYS Normal school was destroyed by a devastating and unexplained fire.
Plattsburgh- Private Residence-the feeling of being watched, a spare bedroom in an upstairs apartment is active. The smoke alarm went off without smelling smoke, and shadow people have been seen.
Plattsburgh-Meron’s Restaurant-haunted by the owner’s brother who died in 1984. The smell of coffee, bacon and cinnamon rolls have been smelled usually after closing time.
Plattsburgh-Private Residence-an angel was watching over a young resident after falling and cracked the back of her skull. Her guardian angel was seen in some photographs of her.
Port Byron - Church Street Apts. - Beware, this is the place with the most hauntings. This place was built on an ancient Indian burial ground. In almost every apartment there is at least 2 hauntings. If you fall asleep for just at least 10 minutes, you will see Indians roaming around the apartment and they will be gone in at least the blink of an eye.
Port Byron- said to be haunted by many ghosts including one who danced on top of a burning house and others are said to cause drowning in the Erie Canal
Port Chester - Port Chester High School -Tower - Late in the 1940's, senior students at the High School tortured and dragged a freshman to the clock tower as a freshman prank. Upon reaching the top of the old staircase, the young boy fell from the clock tower and landed on the concrete below. He broke his neck and died instantly. The boys responsible for the crime never confessed until they started experiencing hauntings during school. One was haunted so bad that he committed suicide a year later. The boy's ghost still haunts the clock tower today and can be seen opening the door that leads to it. Students also report that the lights flicker upon opening the door.
Port Washington - St. Stephens church - in bathroom every night girl with blonde hair and blue eyes haunts the basement. in bathroom lights go on and off. you hear footsteps occasionally in the hallway.
Potsdam - DK Fraternity - A man named that used to live in this house is said to have killed his whole family. He haunts it but has never hurt anyone. There is an upstairs bedroom where there is a step up about a foot, but the ceiling underneath doesn't rise up at all. It is said he hid the bodies here. There is also a room in this house known as the "cold room." When you go in here you get a chill because it is cold. No matter how many heaters you put in here, the room never gets warm. There are many Sisson Mansions, and all are connected by underground tunnels, none of which have been found.
Potsdam- Sorority house-A young girl is blamed for a series of house fires caused by a pyromaniac poltergeist.
Potsdam-Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity House TEP- A murdered Salesman and a bride who hung herself at this 1886 farmhouse haunt this present day fraternity house.
Poughkeepsie - Christ Episcopal Church - The ghost of former Rector, Dr. Alexander Griswold Cummings has been reported here many times since his death in the late 1940s or early 50s. While he was still living, he did not like using candles, so candles used during services were repeatedly blown out. At one point, a bat materialized in the church, then disappeared. In the 1970s, Bishop James Pike, Rector at the time, scared the ghost away from the sanctuary by bringing his dog into the church. After that, Alexander remained quiet for a while. In the 1990s, Alexander surfaced again. This time, it was because current Rector, the Rev. Michael Phillips, decided to move the Rector's office to a different location in the building. The move outraged the ghost, and for years afterwards, the old rector's office (now the library) would be freezing cold in the mornings, even during the spring. Eventually, the ghost went back into hiding. Another ghost is the spirit of an elderly lady, who died in the middle of a service sometime in the 1910s. Her ghost has been seen sitting in a pew halfway back, and many who sit halfway back in darkness in the evening and night feel a strange presence, even if there appears to be nothing there.
Poughkeepsie - Duchess Community College - Browne Hall - The college is built on the site of an old TB hospital. The main administration building, Browne Hall, was one of the main hospital buildings. The basement of this building contained the hospitals morgue. Maintenance personnel have accounted strange happenings such as a 'weird presence'.
Poughkeepsie - Marist College - As the story goes; Shelly was killed by a jealous boyfriend in the school's cafeteria. Since then, she has been a presence in Sheehan Hall, where she lived. Most of her activity involves folding clothes, opening/closing doors, screwing with televisions and occasional bumps in the night. She may also be linked to some strange occurrences at a grotto dedicated to those who died at Marist.
Poughkeepsie - Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Center - Mid Hudson psychiatric center is now closed. After dark loud noises and screams can be heard, sometimes-lost spirits are seen wandering the grounds. Reports of a large orb that chases people.
Poughkeepsie - Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery - Countless spirits roam the grounds, and have done so for years! Some can-and-want to be seen, or otherwise noticed, some just "observe" those of us still here.
Poughkeepsie-Private Residence- a guest staying here asked to switch rooms because of a weird feeling she got after she stepped into the room. She ended up sleeping right across the hall and had bizarre dreams. A lady in a white gown has been seen.
Poughquag-Beach Road-A friendly ghost of an elderly lady haunts the Circa 1800’s house. She is seen wearing a smile and an apron
Providence - Bills Road Infirmary - Once an infirmary for TB patients now vacant. Many noises such as foot steps, coughing, talking. Sometimes banging noises. Cold feelings and a feeling of pressure or a feeling of it being harder to breath when in some locations of the building.
Pulteney - South Pulteney - There is an abandoned cemetery in the woods that has no record due to a fire at the town hall. Many apparitions have been seen, including a man in a cowboy hat and trench coat, and a small child. The number of people and from when there were buried are unknown. The only remnants are worn out and broken headstones.
Pultneyville - Williamson - Pultneyville Cemetery - Shadows moving in the trees & on the ground with nothing to make them. Various sounds heard by cliff overlooking Lake Ontario.
Purchase - State University of New York - Purchase - There is a cemetery on campus. If you happen to be studying in one of the college halls near the cemetery site... especially at night...strange and uncanny occurrences happen from time to time.. If your lucky. Also, there have been rumors of a mental institution that existed at one time near the college behind the woods. In those woods it is known someone committed suicide, they shot themselves with a rifle.
Putnam - Carmel - Smalley’s Inn Restaurant - building has been there since 1852, several incidents have happened, ghostly images have appeared, phone calling each other, sightings of a little girl, things falling from there places. cold in a little liquor room in the basement strange sounds and feelings December 2003 addition: Local radio station K104.7 sends some of its employees during the Woodman in the Morning show to haunted places during October and Smalley’s happens to be the one where they find the most activity. In addition to all the things already listed, the employees have found out that the name of the little girl haunting the place is named Elizabeth Smalley and while on location, she has called the Inn and giggled on the other end. In the wine cellar, there has been large collection of crickets that chirped whenever someone is closed inside. Lights flicker on and off quite often and the radio show employees have heard a multitude of various things while on air, including lots of random static while on a regular cordless phone in which they have heard voices, mostly Elizabeth giggling or sometimes crying. They have also taken many picture riddled with orbs, in some of which faces can be seen. The radio employees also believe that one of the radio show hosts may now be personally haunted by Elizabeth as they have heard her voice on air while he is at different haunted locations.
Pyrites- Private Residence-A woman’s husband who passed away suddenly of a heart condition, visits his wife from time to time.
Queens - American Museum of Moving Image - voices heard when no on there. Footsteps following you at night. Black woma in white dress seen often sitting in the security desk at night.
Queens - Bayside - Fort Totten - 150-year-old military base also an old Indian burial ground (under soccer field). Many areas are haunted. In mid-May '00, one guard was dozing in his patrol car at night when he heard a knock on the window. He opened his eyes to see 2 men, one on either side of the car, pointing at him & laughing. He could see right thru them. This guard (an ex-marine) never believed in ghosts & taunted the others who did. The other guards wouldn't go to that area at night & warned him that it was haunted, but he didn't believe them then.
Queens - Flushing - Aurora Concept - Aurora Concept now a Rehab was once a Dancing Studio. A young girl hung herself on the Girls side of the Building in a room, which as a floor entrance to the downstairs in one of the closets. Many people have seen a ghost, heard noises, had doors slam on them, lights shut off and on, & radio playing without being turned on.
Queens - Jamaica - St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox School - A young boy, wearing the school uniform (A white shirt with a navy blue tie and navy blue pants)he roams the basement hallways with a rope tied around his neck; he was hung. After the boy was missing, a priest vanished. You can still see the little boy in the hallways walking slowly
Queens - Woodhaven blvd - St. John's cemetery - Sounds coming from no where, objects appearing, and cold spots reported.
Rapid City, South Dakota-Hotel Alex Johnson-Built in the 1920's, the Hotel is said to be haunted by many ghosts including the original owner. Employees tell of noises, items moving, and a woman seen on the eighth floor. Guests have told of strange happenings especially on the eighth floor, pianos playing themselves, crying in a room that a woman supposedly jumped out of the window on her wedding night. This hotel is supposedly haunted by the ghost of a former hotel manager who leapt to her death from the roof in the 1930's. A ghost who stands at the foot of the rooms’ bed at night haunts one of the rooms. Several hotel workers have reported poltergeist activity on the hotel's top floor. This floor is currently used for storage, and workers have heard furniture moving around and lights flickering on and off. One employee reported having a chair thrown down the stairwell at him from the top floor doorway when there was no one on the floor at the time. Several employees have quit because of the apparitions.
Raquett Lake - Brightside Hotel - this hotel stopped business about 20 years ago and was big in the early 1900's. There was an old lady that stayed there and died in her room. All her stuff still sits in the same spot where she left it. Even though people have moved it, it still finds its way back.
Red Creek - Red Creek Central School - A construction worker was killed during the building of the new gymnasium. It is said that he can be heard roaming through the gym.
Redwood-Old Fellows Lodge-A mischievous ghost likes to pull pranks in this old Lodge.
Rhinebeck - Wildey Farm - A women can be heard humming. Raps on the walls and feelings of a presence. This ghost has lived peacefully with every new family that has moved in. In fact, when the property is sold, they state that it comes with a ghost. They believe it to be Mrs. Wildey, who lived there from the late 1700's to early 1800's.
Rochester-Rochester Tunnels-Rochester Tunnels Rumors of Vampires. these what roams in the pitch blackness where night remains always. An abandoned world of its own
Rochester-Mount Hope Cemetery-Over 300,000 graves. Ghosts have been sited here.Rumors of Vampyres roaming its woods late at night and legends of tunnels where they hide in the darkness. and screams are heard here too.
Rochester-White Lady's Castle-Stories told of The Angry lady in white swooping down and chasing her victims. Sightings of her daughters apparition crying. Her castle her woods what really happened years ago on this property? Where did the daughter go and why did this castle burn down?
Rochester-Race Street Fields-Race Street a field with woods, abandoned tracks, old stone foundations and burnt cars holds its own secrets. Cold spots, Incense Smells, Green eyes, Creepy Trees and curved paths will make your mind wander into what this field use to be and who roams it.
Rochester - Aquinas Institute - There was a girl, named Victoria, who had a lead role in a musical, but in the night of the opening performance she died in a car accident. She is said to haunt the costume room in the attic, also known as "heaven", at Aquinas. Every once and a while, while the tech crew are up there a door may slam or a window and there’s footsteps when no one else is up there.
Rochester - Durand Eastman Park/Beach - The Lady in White roams searching for her daughter who had supposedly been raped and murdered by unknown assailants. There are many different versions to the story, but this is indeed a documented fact in the Irondequoit libraries, and police department.
Rochester - Gates Chili High School - A young boy died driving drunk when he was only a junior. He died and now is reported haunting the school. Looking for his girlfriend. Who at the time was pregnant with his baby. At night many see him speeding around the school.
Rochester - St. Helens School - Sr. Mary Catherine a late principal at St. Helens School bled to death from a tragic accident. She made her way to the tower before she bled to death. People can still hear her calling and screaming and sometimes see her figure crawling on the stairs up to the bathroom in the tower.
Rochester-Holy Sepulchre Cemetery-one of the largest most prominent cemeteries in the country holds many different ghostly legends including that of "Jack The Ripper" walk with us threw the Victorian era as lights blink on and off, feelings of being watched, footsteps are heard, many souls are captured, and where Francis Tumuelty the legendary Jack The Ripper lives on.
Rochester-Susan B. Anthony Park-surrounded by many foreboding mansions some of them haunted. An area from the 1800s where Susan B. Anthony herself walked and sat on her porch for many years. Now a park where the departed roam from many of the nearby mansions.
Rochester-The King Mansion-one of the most haunted houses in the Susan B. Anthony District is full of many spooks in the night. Glowing balls of light, banging in the basement, something sinister seen on the porch and many surprises around every turn are just to name a few. What secrets lay within its walls.
Rochester-The Madison House-a brick home with no way to enter the upper or lower floors. Again another mysterious house overlooking where Susan B. Anthony resided. Many different friendly faces haunt this brick home.These restless guests are still here.
Rochester-George Eastman Dental Clinic-was very important in the 20th century for shaping the future of dentistry across the globe. Does the founder of Kodak haunt its grounds in this old abandoned renaissance building? Many faces haunt this dispensary.
Rochester-Rein Office Building-a series of offices that have a story to tell. Feelings of being watched and the apparition of a man and woman are often seen here. Who are they and why do they haunt this office building? When the coworkers go home the graveyard shift begins and I mean literally.
Rochester - University of Rochester - Library - The old stacks of the library are said to be haunted by a workman who fell during the construction of the library in 1929. Numerous sightings have been reported over the years as documented by the Campus Time newspaper.
Rochester - Webster Castle - People have reported seeing ghosts roam the remains of the house late at night.
Rocket River-Private Residence- apparitions haunt this house. One woman resident saw a woman’s arm hovering over her nightlight. This house has an invisible evil that would haunt the dreams of a young girl. Also an Indian boy has been seen.
Rome-The Clinton Mansion haunted by a benevolent spirit named homer? Being watched in this mansion day or night is no secret but what a gloomy history and mystery surrounds this 100 year old colonial home.
Rome - Delta Plaza - A store that is for sale. In the corner of one of the rooms there is a stool that when light is flashed on it you can see a ghostly apparition. And in the mirror if you watch it for at least 2 minutes you can see a figure appear and then run away. During the day there are stairs that lead to the upstairs but at night, all you can see is the stairs and then they are ended by a white wall.
Rome-Fort Stanwix-A Revolutionary War fort rebuilt on its original site. Many soldiers in period dress have been sighted in various places through out the fort. Around sunrise you can sometimes hear drums and fifes, a lady crying for her sick child can be heard also. A one legged man has also been spotted by employees as well as tourists sitting in one of the barracks. At all hours of the day and night you can hear footsteps, voices, sounds of someone sweeping a floor, chopping wood, and such antics as lights going on and off by themselves, doorknobs turning, and the security alarm system being tripped.
Rome - Rome Catholic High School - After School hours, there have been numerous sightings of a ghost dressed in a nuns habit. It is known to be found in the Lab rooms, upstairs. Lights occasionally flicker, windows open and close, and water turns on and off.
Rome - Star Hill - Legend has it that an old man used to live in a small house by a graveyard and that he had a rocking chair he would sit in. Later, the old man would die and his rocking chair would be left alone and guarded by his spirit. It is said that sometimes if you look, and see his rocking chair there, everything is okay, but if it s not there, then the spirit is very mad and that you better leave.
Rossie- A postcard showing a birds eye view of Rossie, N.Y. with the head of a peddler in the photo. Supposedly he was beheaded in the old Rossie Hotel.
Roxbury - John Burroughs Gravesite - The place is in the middle of a forest, Roxbury is the closest town to it. At Burroughs gravesite there is his grave, which is covered with grass. (He was a famous naturalist) and a rock nearby on which he sat and thought about his discoveries. If you sit directly in the center, you will feel a cold spot.
Russell- Plum Brook Milling Company-the sounds of the old grinding stones are often heard. And this site is haunted by Tom Shankey who is forever paying for his horrific crimes- the untimely deaths of Mary Millington and her lover George Ray in 1862.
Russell-Private Residence-owners here felt tapping on their shoulders, the attic door blew open with a force. and a ball of light shot straight across the living room and disappeared on the other side of a fireplace. Another house in Russell-also haunted -had a ghost on the second floor who vanished along with the rest of the house when it caught fire.
Sackets Harbor - Sackets harbor Battlefield - Rumor has is that a sentry was caught asleep on duty. When the other soldiers found him sleeping, they beat him to death to make a point. Now he paces the battle field from time to time, as if still on guard -- forever paying for his mistake.
Sackets Harbor - Madison Barracks Pub - Tales of a previous female resident who has a temper and who likes to watch TV in the middle of the night when everyone is gone and the place is locked up. Other occurrences include unexplained power surges and light problems.
Sackets Harbor- Seaway Trail Discovery Center-Union Hotel- Walking down the hallway the air starts getting heavier . Orbs have been photographed coming off an elevator. Hotspots of energy have been felt.
Sackets Harbor-Private Residence- a small boy is haunted in his dreams by a boy who had been killed by his mother’s sailor boyfriend. The boy has been seen here with an evil look in his eyes.
Salamanca-“Stone Tower”-activity from ghosts to sasquatch has been experienced here. Cold spots have been felt and the feeling of being watched.Stone Tower sits atop a mountain during the day a hot scenic spot for hikers. At night a place where only the eternal souls come to rest upon.
Salamanca-Tornado Trail-a very wooded area with a couple left over foundations from the 1800s. possibly a tornado took the lives of the early settlers here and the ghost of the Seneca Indians still haunt this trail.
Salamanca-Old Rest Indian Trail-once a pioneer settlement now all that remains is the desolation of stones, foundations and a well. Do the early settlers haunt the land? Or Do the departed Seneca Indians watch as hikers stop to take a look at a part of there history? Strange movement in the woods, cold spots, being watched are not uncommon here.
Salamanca-Salamanca Erie Railroad Station-All aboard with Salamanca Erie Train Station. Many faces haunt this century old majestic station. Who are these entities that roam its dark brick halls at night? Are the victims of many tragic incidences that occurred in the last 150 years. Or did they hitch a ride on a ghost Train. This train station is beyond your average haunt
Salamanca-Red House Inn-once a place for weary travelers in the early 1800s now a restaurant. it's said that some of the travelers checked in and never checked out. This Inn draws in spirits -the non alcoholic kind but of another kind. This haunted inn will send chills down your spine.
Sandisfield, Massachusetts-New Boston Inn-Apparition of a little girl, misplaced items would always return where you had just looked. TAPS did an investigation here. And a member from ORION Paranormal claimed he caught a picture of “Harriet”, A woman who was killed there in 1805. Grant and Jason put a pen in a book in room # 6. When they came back there was a squiggly line and the pen was on the floor. They then put the pen diagonally on the same page then left. When they returned the second time, the pen was vertical on the page. The door to room # 6 was locked both times TAPS went out of the room. EVP's were caught here while three members of CNY Ghosthunters were having lunch. EVP's include screams, a woman's voice saying "he's trying to kill me", and "Chinaman bridge".
Saratoga Springs - The Adelphi Hotel - is haunted by a woman in a blue Victorian dress, foot steps are heard doors open and shut, windows open and shut lights go on and off etc.
Saratoga Springs - the battlefields - are haunted.
Saratoga Springs - Canfield Casino-in congress park is haunted, lights go on and off and the shades go up and down on the top floor.
Sauquoit - Orchard Hall - Orchard Hall is an old restaurant built in the late 1800's. The ghosts name is Julia and right around the time that it was built some one was at the bar downstairs and they slammed a gun on the bar and it went off killing her and she has been seen there rocking in a chair upstairs and turning on lights in the middle of the night.
Schenectady-Route 5, between Schenectady and Utica- Some people report seeing a lot of unusual phenomena. This area was one of the worst areas of brutality during the American Revolution. Thousands died in British and Indian raids along the Rte. 5 corridor.
Schenectady - Lowell Rd - A man once killed himself at a house on Lowell rd. Since then its been reported of lights going off and doors swinging open. The house is and will always be haunted.

Schenectady - The Stockade/ Front Street Park - It has been said that it was an Indian burial ground and when you stand close to it you can truly feel the presence of something or someone. The benches of the park have been occupied and then suddenly empty as well.
Schenectady - Union College - There is a wonderful garden behind the college. On the first full moon after the summer solstice, the spirit of Alice is said to walk along the creek there. She was burned at the stake centuries ago.
Schenectady - Veil Cemetery on State Street - Several of the statues bleed from their eyes and tops of their heads, and sometimes "cry out" at night. Apparitions, both white and black, have been sighted roaming through the graves and sitting up in trees. The old church on the site houses many apparitions. Strange lights can be seen in the windows, and an eerie "singing" can be heard just beyond the front doors.
Schenectady - Yates Elementary School - Reports of the ghost of a young girl open an upstairs door, across from our classroom, and enter beyond it. She has short, wavy hair, was dressed in a brown flowered dress that went halfway down her shins, ankle socks, and old shoes. The door is always locked, and as students always assumed it was a closet. They told the teacher. She checked the door, and as it was still locked, she used the school secretaries key to check. The closet was actually a short set of stairs which led to a singular classroom which was no longer used and unknown to the current students. The girl was not found. My father, who attended the same school as a child, told me that the old room was used to teach retarded children in his and his own father's day. It was always locked even then to prevent the children from leaving. Many students as well as some teachers had seen spirit children open or go through the locked door to the classroom at the top of the hidden stairs.
Schoharie-Old Stone Fort-I know it's near a cemetery, but from what I hear, the hauntings are not even remotely related to the cemetary that surrounds it. This was yet another area of very bloody raiding by the British and their Indian allies during the American Revolution.
Selkirk-Eleanor House-James writes, “The Eleanor House in Selkirk, N.Y. used to be a battered women's recovery home hidden by the public. In 1998 a psychotic male shooter killed four women then took his own life. Owner's reported seeing unexplainable things and just left, leaving all belongings behind. There have been reports of people recently spotting a women's withered face, doors closing unexpectedly, people walking, voices screaming “GET OUT!” and also saying people's names as well as writing them on the walls.”Seneca - Lodi - Mill Creek - There was said to be a woman that mysteriously was drowned in this creek. It was called a suicide, but the water was only 4 feet deep at the deepest spot where this woman was found. There is also a graveyard that runs along side the edge of the gorge of this creek. There have been stories of a woman, dressed in black garments of the 1800s alongside the creek, opposite the graveyard, looking right at a person, with a sad expression on her face, and then pointing across the gorge (towards the cemetery) and then disappearing. She has been seen in various areas of this property. In addition, General Sullivan was said to have marched through this area, burning down Native Americans crops along the way, and was said to have buried his canoe with all the soldiers pay somewhere, alongside the creek. Occasionally an eerie feeling will come over people when they walk through that area - This land is privately owned, but with permission from the owners, people would likely be able to investigate.
Seneca Falls-Gould Hotel-haunted by guests of this hotel's past. The guests here have checked in but never checked out.The Gould Hotel (home of the first Women's Rights Convention in 1848) is the site of a weekly "Spirit Connection Show". Hosted by owner Phil Jordan, a nationally acc-laimed psychic and author. The Gould Hotel has regularly scheduled Dinner and Luncheon Shows including a Psychic Floor Show, reading the auras of those attending and predicting their future.
Seneca Falls - Seneca Falls Historical Museum - The museum is supposedly haunted by a former resident named Edward Mynderse. The ghost is referred to as "Edward" and has been known to throw stuffed animals across rooms and remove tacks from the storm window plastic. He is a friendly ghost, a practical jokester. Museum goers are informed of the ghost upon visiting the museum.
Seneca Lake - Willard - It was an old mental hospital that still has patients that have never left. It’s now a prison.
Sherrill - The Mansion House - The house is now a bed and breakfast and it is said to be believed that the bottom two floors that are now not accessible are haunted.
Shirley - Kohl's - In the break room at night the lockers and doors open and close by themselves and motion detector lights go on when no one is there. This is haunted because when there was a Sears built there. A man died up there from carrying something and falling. Up in the storage room toys go on by themselves.
Shirley - South Haven Park - A room in the local park police station is believed to be a haunted by an unknown ghost. Strange occurrences and weird noises have emitted from this room and for this reason it is unused and kept closed.
Silver Creek-Silver Creek Hell School-a haunted auditorium, a child ghost who crawls on the ceiling and doors slamming. Is class still in session? Take a walk in hell school where school never ends. Where the children roam the halls and sit in the auditorium waiting for new unwanted guest to spook!
Sleepy Hollow - The Sparta cemetery - on the Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown border is haunted by a number of spirits unknown as of this date. People have reported inexplicable mists and voices late at night in the fall at or around this old cemetery. August 18, 2005 update: The Town of Sleepy Hollow is also said to be haunted by the ghost of a Headless Horseman. This Legend is how Washington Irving created the story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Smithtown - field at the end of bow - it has been said that a small boy playing hockey on the frozen pond fell through the ice and was never seen again. many people say they have seen a lone hockey player shooting pucks whenever the pond freezes over but when they call out to him he suddenly melts into the ice.
South Colton-The area where the Neil family’s farm land was back in the 1800’s An anomaly shows up in a photo of a dog.
Springville-Springville Depot-believed to be haunted by the former workers on these abandoned tracks.
Springville-Maplewood Cemetery-this old cemetery is said to have fairies lurking about here.
Springville-Springville Country Home-Shadows are said to move here. A boy's voice has been heard and a girl talking in Latin.
Springville-Springville Animal Hospital-The sounds of animals in pain and suffering can be heard here.
Springville - Western House - This was once an old hotel and saloon, but is now apartments and a restaurant. It is said to be haunted by the daughter of the first owner, her name is Christine.
Standish - Cherry Hill - It is said that this old house is haunted by the family who lived there. The father/husband is rumored to have killed his children and the doctor who was nursing his wife back to health. She is said to have died in the doctor's care, and that's when the murders took place. The house has a very uncomforting feeling, and many people who have gone in, have came back out never wanting to speak of the place again. Many say they have seen "figures" in the front door on the left hand side, and also in the top windows. The basement of the house is said to be one of the most frightening rooms. Many odd things have taken place while at the house, like flashlights with new batteries failing to work, and also walkie-talkies have failed. Once you go into the house, you have no contact with whoever is on the outside.
Staten Island - Abandoned Cement Factory - On one occasion it was reported that disembodied footsteps and screams were heard inside of the factory. Reports of a loud growl, voices, and footsteps and on one occasion, the entire facility shook violently. On the second floor, a chair that was placed in the corner, when the witness turned around to walk out of the room, their partner yelled that the chair was now at a desk in the center of the room.
Staten Island - Baron Hirsch Cemetery - The cemetery has spirits dating back to the early 1800's. People who live in the neighborhood have reported that some of the spirits from the cemetery have gravitated to the houses near the cemetery property and have now become unwelcome residents. Shadowy figures have been seen near these homes.
Staten Island - Old Bermuda Inn - (Arthur Kill Rd) -Specter of a young woman walks thru dining areas, and appears on stairs.
Staten Island - Old Brier House - Now an abandoned old building- A little girl who once lived there saw an apparition of a women in a wedding gown at the end of a hall. At 2:00 A.M. every morning, the residents would hear gunshots coming from the basement.
Staten Island - Billop House - (foot of Hylan Blvd)- occasional apparitions of several Revolutionary War era ghosts in the house and garden.
Staten Island - Canard Mansion - (now St. John's University-Howard Ave)- Ghostly face of man who committed suicide in the 1890's appears at window of second floor.
Staten Island - College of Staten Island - The college radio station (WSIA) has had reports of equipment running on its own and lights going on and off, there have even been sightings of figures standing in rooms alone.
Staten Island - The Conference House, next-door to The Billop House - It's said that the house is haunted by Redcoats- when walking through it you can feel someone tap your shoulder or you can hear the faint sound of singing.
Staten island - Fort Wadsworth - The ghosts here play games with your eyes. Sights of a mysterious soldier ghost walking through walls and moving cars, also some people have reported blacking out and having flash backs- one woman reported flashing back into a war time and seeing though the eyes of a nurse with black curly hair she saw people hurt and dying in a room she looked out the window to see more and a soldier grabbed her arm and turned her around screamed in her face to get down and take cover, the room exploded and she snapped back to reality. Also as people look a empty fields, blink and see dead soldiers and blood, look away and look back to see an empty field. Also two girls have reported walking through the old fort Tompkins, on a long dark road they on a wall separating the beach from the road two people "going at it " on the cement wall, as the walked past they made noise so the people would know they were there, the people disappeared and a bat flew and them inches from they're faces.
Staten Island - Kreischer Mansion - It's said that a girl mysteriously got pushed in to and locked in a closet that would not open and someone had to break the door down. There are mysterious banging noises, doors slamming on their own, and apparitions in the mirrors. Cold winds have swept through the basement area.
Staten Island - Old Sea view Hospital - An old T.B. and insane asylum hospital, vacant and guarded by a fence-located on Brielle Ave. across from the newly situated Sea view Hospital- many spirits are known to roam the old buildings of the hospitals-spirits of tortured patients.
Staten Island - Richmond Town - Richmond Town is located off of Amboy Road in Staten Island New York with a number of historical houses to visit. The houses range from 100-300 years old. All of the houses are known to have spirits in them. If you go there late at night, there is a specific house located on one of the side streets, which is white in color with a green cellar door on the side of the house. If you look up at the left hand window, you will without a doubt see the apparition of a little boy in the window. Two little boys were known to have died in the upper level of the house. You can go on a tour of Richmond Town during the day with the tour guides,(but it's more fun to explore at night). The up stairs in the children’s house smells like a hospital, and the kitchen of the children’s house still smells like the burning of the stove after a meal. If you go near the kitchen window at night, it smells like something was just cooked on the wood-burning stove. The schoolhouse in historical Richmond town is also haunted. There is also a small graveyard next to the old courthouse in Richmond Town, which has many restless spirits in it. One spirit is that of a young girl with a broken heart, who has been known to wander around at night looking for her lost love. When boys walk passed the graveyard or through Richmond Town, she sometimes mistakes them for being her long lost love.
Staten Island - St. Augustine Monastery - During the 1800s, St. Augustine was a holding ground for nuns, priests, and monks in training. One of the monks in training was said to have gone crazy. The Brother went about and killed everyone who resided in St. Augustine Monastery. To this day, it was said that the restless spirit of the Brother still roams the halls. Researchers have even claimed that they have seen or felt the spirit in the basement area.
Staten Island - Tottenville - The woods at the end of Hylan Blvd, on Satterlee, were once an old Indian burial ground. If the trails are followed properly, you will come across an in-ground well, or DUMPING AREA, but be careful, DON'T GET TOO CLOSE! It is said that there are still spirits wandering around what is also now a car graveyard.
Staten Island - Vanderbilt Tomb - (Moravian Cemetery-Richmond Rd)- Photos taken of people at the tomb either have additional (unknown) persons present when developed, or just the tomb appears with no image of the people who posed.
Staten Island - West Brighton - there is a dark man that runs in front of your car sometimes carrying an item or two
Staten Island - Wolfe's Pond Park - In Wolfe’s pond park in prince's bay Staten island, if you enter the park through a path next to the prince's bay train station and follow the paths down you will come across a small 20 ft. cliff. At the bottom is a large pond. If you stand on the banks of the pond on a spot that has an upside down car in the water. At that spot in the 1970's a car with two teenagers inside mistakenly drove off that 20 ft drop and overturned. Their bodies were not found for two weeks. You are known to experience cold sensations or visions of a phantom car rolling and overturning in the lake. IN the 1970's and 80's several children were abducted, raped and murdered in these woods. Several people have reported hearing disembodied screams and crying, Some have even said they've seen little children walking on the path crying searching for their parents or possibly their killer.
Stratford, Connecticut-John Zaffis' Museum of the Possessed-John Zaffis of the Paranormal Research Society of New England (PRSNE) has a museum full of possessed objects that have given people problems or used in witchcraft over the past 25 years. I get a very creepy feeling when I saw this museum up close and personal.
Stratford, Connecticut-Judson House-built in 1750.haunted by the Judson family. A presence was felt in the second floor west chamber as well as several male energies in the basement.
Stratford, Connecticut-Academy Hill-Believed to be haunted by the revolutionary war soldiers that once frequented this place when there was a fort here.
Stratford, Connecticut-Stratford Festival Theatre - Elm Street -Built on top of the old Phelps mansion which was very haunted. The theatre, which mimic's the one in Stratford-on-Avon, England has been borded up and abandoned for 20 years. Shadow people have been seen, felt and heard as well as photographed. Chris Moon caught one with red eyes. and sticks and pebbles were thrown when no one was throwing them. see cosmicsociety.com for more information. There is a sense of being watched, weird occurrences such as electronic equipment malfunctioning while on the grounds, etc. Many psychic photographs have been obtained on the property. Murder, death, and rape have been reported to have occurred here adding those elements into the mix.
Stratford, Connecticut-Union Cemetery- the CNYGH visited here a while back and a photo was taken of Stacey, there were a few other members there and in the photo there is an older gentleman whom Stacey is absolutely sure was not in the cemetery when the photo was taken. The CNY Ghosthunters went here before I joined in 2004. June, 2006 update: The Figure is now known to be Ed Warren, John Zaffis' uncle who has been in a coma for several years. August, 2006 update: Ed Warren passed away on August 17, 2006.
St. Bonaventure - St. Bonaventure University - Devereux Hall - The top floor of this residence hall was supposedly closed after a séance held by students went too far and someone died. Students say they can hear noises coming from the floor. Students have also reported seeing a ghost jogger who runs up and down the halls.
St. Lawrence - Sisson Mansion - This stately mansion was originally built in 1865 for the prominent Sisson family. The entire house is said to be haunted by "the kids under the stairs", children of the Sisson family who were retarded or deformed, and kept locked under the stairs in a very small room. Some of these "kids" lived their entire life under the stairs until they suffered long slow deaths from being forgotten and left to die. Many of the 50 or so rooms are frequently haunted by apparitions, noises, and supernatural presences. The house was sold by the Sissons to the brothers of Omicron Pi Omicron who occupy it currently, and have documented many of its past hauntings.
Steamburg-Allegany State Park-Thunder Rocks-also known as Witch's Walk, sits deep in the magickal forest. Tales and stories told of a beast said to scare off anyone who dared to walk its paths at night. A great battle was fought here perhaps the restless spirits of the ancient Indians haunt its land. The smell of Sasquatch looms about in the air as feelings of being watched are so near. Tales of Witch's walk the path and The Olmstead Stone Carved left unscathed.
Steamburg area-Anderson Pit Trail-what lies in this hole? A haunted trail, feelings of being watched from cabins in the woods, and a hole leading to a deep underground room. Why was this hole built feelings of evil remain in its depths. Did some creature come to rest below a skull reveal to us the truth. The darkness here will consume you. Have some entered and never returned?
Stillwater - Stillwater Cemetery - Sightings of a green glowing orb above a gravesite
Stony Brook - Country House Restaurant - An old farm house built in 1710, used as a stagecoach station in the1800's. Now a restaurant, is haunted by the ghost of a young woman who was hanged by the British as a spy during the revolutionary war. It's said that her presence can be felt on the staircase and in the kitchen.
Stony Brook - Mill House - Abandoned house where a woman in white can be seen pacing the top floor of the house with a candle.
Steuben - Bath - V. A. Center Cemetery - it is said you can that you can see the soldiers.
Steuben - Potato Hill - Around 30 years ago a Teacher killed 7 students on Potato Hill (right next to STAR HILL) There is also a cemetery on top of the hill that is an old Revolutionary War burial ground. Many strange noises are heard and occasionally you can see a lantern in the cemetery and high beams from a car that isn’t really there.
Strykersville - Goosehill Cemetery - The cemetery on the top of Goosehill is from the 1800-early 1900's. Very small (about 30 graves or so) surrounded by woods on top of a steep hill, many have witnessed strange dark shadows walking around, and unexplained voices from the woods surrounding it.
Stuyvesant-Hollow Road- Hollow Road is a narrow, twisting, turning country road through a hilly forest in a small rural town in upstate New York. It's only recently been paved, and it's never very fun or safe to drive; due to its narrow width and the constant blind curves and steep hills, the road itself is as much of an enemy as oncoming cars and the ever-present wildlife. It's been the site of countless accidents, a far higher percentage than you'd expect on such a little-traveled road. It's about three miles long and there are no houses anywhere along its length. It's truly in the middle of nowhere.The most recent death on this road was a motorcyclist in his twenties, killed two summers ago when he took a turn too quickly and went through several trees. His body was not found for almost a week. About two months later, I was driving the road at about midnight when I saw a single light at the corner where he died. I thought it was a motorcycle stopped on the road, but when I drove past I saw that it was a man standing in the ditch, holding up a lantern, completely motionless.Other members of my family and friends have seen strange lights or people standing alone at that spot in the intervening years. All their experiences seem to mirror mine fairly closely; some saw a person's outline, some saw only the light, but about seven people I know have had experiences there. Perhaps the biker got used to that spot in the woods while he was lying there, unfound, and he has yet to leave…?
Sunnyside - Irvington - Former home of Washington Irving is reportedly haunted by his ghost and those of his nieces who used to take care of the place. He likes to pinch women, and the nieces have been known to tidy the place at night after the interpreters have left for the evening.
Swormville-Swormville house-sits alone in the country side where screams are heard, 2 men are seen looking out the window, and a little girl who is lonely and wishes to play
Sylvan Beach-Skinners Harbor - Apparently years back, a boy got into a horrible accident involving a dump truck. Although details are limited, it's known that he suffered massive head/face trauma that led him to his death. People say that late at night you can still hear the horn and the sickening crush of the young boy against the pavement. There are reports of seeing the mangled child floating in nearby waters also.
Sylvan Beach-Sterling Road - A long unpaved road, said to hear high pitched screaming in the distance. There is a lot of commotion when you stop in the middle of the road. Two gravestones located on a hill.
Syracuse - “13 curves” - located on Onondaga Hill, apparently is the site where about 70 years ago a newly married couple had been killed in an auto accident trying to go through the treacherous curves. To this day it is said that a woman in a flowing white gown can be seen through the woods looking for her bridegroom.
Syracuse-Hancock International Airport-Commander’s House-disembodied footsteps and music have been heard in this house; commanders and their wives have seen a shadow pass through the den and into the living room, or move silently up the stairs.
Syracuse-City Hall-Haunted by a ghost from the building’s past. He gets a kick out of riding the electrical elevator to every floor in the building.
Syracuse - Community Senior Center (former Fire House Station 18) - Located on Seneca Turnpike (Rt. 173) south of the city b/n Salina and Midland Aves, this former fire station is host to a spirit that walks the stairs and upper floor.
Syracuse-The Landmark Theatre-(Formerly The Lowe's State Theatre)-An apparition known as “Clarissa” and “the Lady in White” has been seen by numerous people over many decades. She is usually seen lingering quietly in the balcony of the theater. Footsteps and voices are occasionally heard “Clarissa” is said to have been a former actress at the theatre, Who had supposedly fallen from the balcony after seeing her boyfriend electrocuted on stage. I had heard my name being called and I thought it was one of my team members. It sounded like it was right behind me. CNYGH has done so far five ghost hunts here. A blue light has been seen backstage near the Westinghouse, and a ghostly janitor has been seen all over the place. A figure was captured on film overlooking the balcony. It's POSSIBLE that it is the infamous Calrissa. The Janitor has made a recent appearance as well. There are at least four ghosts hounting this theatre. The CNY ghosthunters are holding their first annual ghost hunt "Ghosts of Central New York" here to benefit the theatre. Go to for info. We had our second “annual” Ghosthunt here. and I finally saw something here: I saw Clarissa up in the upper balcony. She was standing up in the exit closest to where she had sat in 1928. She had dark hair and a white dress. But was gone when I turned away from her. November, 2007- Update: our third annual ghost hunt here is going to bring Jason and Grant from T.A.P.S. hopefully…
Syracuse- Milton J Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology (MoST*)-During the Exhibit, “Dinomania”, orbs were captured on film here. One of the pictures features a fantastic orb in Motion. went back to the MOST recently and saw "Dinomania: 2006", again Orbs were caught at this exhibit too.
Syracuse- Carousel Center- JC Penny- presumably haunted by a small boy who died years ago.
Syracuse- Syracuse University-University Theatre-Reportedly haunted by “The Lady in Red” - opinions differ as to whether she was a wealthy Patron, a Young Lady who committed suicide after being deceived, or died in a tragic accident whilst bringing dinner to her husband on the Fly Floor. Can be mischievous, but mainly benevolent and protective.
Syracuse - Split Rock Quarry - On July 2, 1918, a munitions plant exploded at Split Rock Quarry, west of Syracuse. It took the lives of 50 men with it. 15 were never identified and buried in a common grave. More than 80 years after the plant blew up, the spirits of the dead still roam the ledges or stand on the ruined rock crusher of the old quarry. They glow in shades of green and yellow, a ghostly after-image of the effects of picric acid, the bitter, and toxic explosive that once stained miners’skin yellow-green. - August 2004 additional information: at split rock quarry in Syracuse, New York it is said that there is a vortex by the munitions plant and you disappear for a half an hour and end up on the bottom of a hill...also the rock crusher that is there makes a humming noise like it is still running...in a tunnel that is behind the rock crusher there are stalagmites {I think that’s what they are called} that actually still have blood on the end of them {it is supposedly blood but it looks like paint}...just thought you might like some extra information on things that happen there. December 2007 Update: The rumors of a vortex is not true. At least I didn’t find it. I was there back in April, 2007.
Syracuse-Syracuse Stage-Haunted by a “Lady in Red” perhaps she was supposedly an actress at the theatre.
Syracuse - Western Lights - The area around western lights and the housing developments are considered to be an old Indian bury ground
Syracuse - Woodlawn cemetery - A strange white apparition has been known to chase visitors. Shadows were observed walking all around us on a visit here. Sept 2006 update: Shadowshave been seen wandering the cemetery. One was spotted pacing me as I walked to the Civil war monument.
Tarrytown - Marymount College of Fordham University - The ghosts of founders Father Gailhac and Mother Butler roam the halls of the dorms and protect the girls of this women's college. Evil spirits lurk in Sacky parking lot, left behind when the Sacky House was torn down before the college was built in 1907. Most haunted dorms: Gailhac Hall and Gerard Hall. Strange phenomenon exist in these halls from invisible bed guests to bed shaking and the constant feeling of being watched. Beware students and stay far away from Ouija Boards.
Theresa-Hall Residence-Objects in the barn adjacent to the house had fallen by themselves. The main house is the most active. The owner’s bed shook in the middle of the night an a Halloween decoration fell by itself.
Ticonderoga-Fort Ticonderoga- American, British and French solders still walk this 1770’s Revolutionary War.
Tonawanda Valley-Arcade & Attica Railroad-a ghost of our past now part of history for our future. What secrets does this century old railroad hold? Doors slamming, a haunted passenger car, lights turning on and off by themselves and feelings of being watched. Take a ride onto this ghost train and board with fear.
Tonawanda - Elmlawn Cemetery - At night orbs can be seen, when driving by this cemetery. A number of unidentified lights as well can be seen inside the cemetery as well. This normally occurs between midnight and 3am. Full of moving black shadows, ghost lights and many freshly dug graves. This 200 year old cemetery makes the dead seem as if they are living. Being watched is no surprise here.
Tonawanda - Elmlawn Cemetery / Church - years ago, a young woman was just married to the love of her life in that church. And she was crossing the street to go in their "get away carriage”, she was run over and killed instantly by an oncoming carriage. It has been said that you can still see her cross the street after dark!
Toronto-Ontario, Canada-Casa Loma-Just about every inch of this early 1900’s Castle in Toronto Canada is haunted. People get eerie feelings here. They feel uneasy when touring the tunnel of the castle, and reports of seeing horses in the tunnels. Reports of seeing ghosts in the carriage house, the Norman and Scottish Towers as well. A Lady Pellat is said to haunt her room the Library and the Conservatory. Ghosts have been seen in Peacock hall which goes from The Conservatory to the great Hall.
Toronto-Ontario, Canada-Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)-Two ghosts inhabit different parts of the museum. One is the original director of the ROM, Charles Trick Currelly, whose apparition has been seen wearing a nightshirt and wandering the East Asiatic collections. Staff have reported strange occurrences in this gallery and some have seen the ghost themselves. The other ghost is that of a little girl dubbed Celeste, whose sad little specter would sit in the McLaughlin Planetarium watching the shows. As Colombo points out in his book, Haunted Toronto, since the planetarium has been closed one wonders what's happened with little Celeste.
Troy-Elmwood Hill Cemetery, -A visitor writes, "Said to be the 2nd most haunted cemetery in the state of New York, topped only by Forest Park Cemetery, obviously. A large portion of the grounds are noticeably unkept, with many headstones overgrown or just peeking out of the high grass. There are cold spots, black shadows, and sometimes men seen in the trees, usually at night. Blue, red and white spots are seen in some photos taken that were not visible at the time the photo was taken.
Troy - Forest Park / Pine wood cemetery - Forest Park cemetery (also known as Pinewood Cemetery) is known to be in the top ten haunted cemeteries in the country. It is an old deserted cemetery- no new bodies have been buried there for many years. Many ghosts have been sighted there, photos of strange things have also been taken and published in the local newspapers. A renowned psychic says the cemetery was build on an Indian burial ground, and the spiritual activity is very turbulent and malicious. January 2007 Correction: In 2004 there was indeed someone buried in the cemetery.
Troy - Frear Park - Large "things" like to jump onto cars that sit in the park. They leave claw marks on the back. There is no large wildlife in this area. Its the feeling like when a friend jumps onto the back of your car when you a about to drive away.
Troy - Lansingburgh High school - There is said to be children running and playing in room 243 at night, there also is said to be a ghost of john in the same room and can be seen walking around with a axe.. there was a mass murder in 1936.
Troy - St. Mary's Cemetery - Just at the bottom of the hill, a green, glowing orb can be seen hovering right in front of a gravestone.
Troy - Troy Cemetery - Long after midnight, especially on Halloween; many people have reported witnessing the statue of the Holy Mary crying blood. Along with other ghostly sightings throughout the cemetery. The Troy Cemetery has been called one of the most haunted cemeteries in the United States.
Troy - Troy Country Club - When driving by the Troy Country Club at night there have been sightings of a waitress that worked there in the 70's. It is rumored that when she was driving to work there one winter night, her car slipped on ice and fell off the bridge. Even in the daytime you can see footprints leading into the woods in the snow.
Troy - West Hall - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - This building served as a hospital prior to becoming a classroom building for RPI. The ghost of a lady in white is often seen walking the halls. She is said to be a nurse that died in a fire that gutted the building while trying to save children. The ghost is welcomed and well liked. Signs jokingly say things such as “Please turn off the lights for the ghost when you leave.”
Tupper Lake- Private Residence- a pair of ghostly gloves in the shape of a cross protected a family from an evil presence-Just on the other side of the front door.
Tupper Lake- House on Tupper Lake- An “Alfred Hitchcock”-esque ghost made his presence known in this house back in the 1970’s.
Upper Jay-Wellscroft Lodge Bed and Breakfast- paranormal activity includes music which is best described as “soft, pretty, beautiful and instrumental. Also a group of people talking at once has been heard. And a “Lady in Red” has been seen floating down a staircase.
Utica - Old General Electric Bldg - If you head east (towards the valley) on broad street in Utica and go past the last set of stairs of the now closed general electric bldg, you can catch out of the corner of your eye, a man sitting on the top step, and get a cold chill.
Utica-St Agnes Cemetery-rumors of a lady seen walking the grounds at night. But there is more to this cemetery then what is told. Being followed and greeted by the unseen is very common here. As you chose to call the departed by name the departed shall come. Who are these entities? Who is the angel that watches over us? Balls of light surround us on our journey into one of the most activity cemeteries in the area.
Utica - Stanley Theatre - There is a seat that they do not sell a ticket for, nor will they tell you what seat it is. Many people who have sat in the seat have felt someone sit on them, or try to force them out of the seat.
Utica - St. Agnes Cemetery - a lady spirit has been reported walking around the cemetery.
Utica - Trenton Road Ave - The Weaver House (torn down) Get on Trenton road and head towards Deerfield. Go past willow dr., and less than an 1/8 of a mile there will be a traffic light and on the left will be a red broken down house with spray paint on it. This is the house lost in a fire owned by the Weavers. The fire killed some members of the family and their graves are on top of a hill past the house on the left. Look hard and you'll find it. A ghost has been seen walking with a lamp into the woods and up to the grave sight.
Valley Stream - Extreme Western Area - In the area of Valley Stream which is adjacent to Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens one can often feel the sensation that he or she is being watched by someone when there actually is nobody there. Along the Long Island Rail Road tracks there is a long trail upon which I often got strange feelings of being observed. The area was occupied by Rockaway Indians long ago. The railroad has been there since the 1860's and many people had been killed by trains before the tracks were elevated in the 1940's.
Valley Stream - Valley Stream State Park - Young Woman seen sitting in woods then disappearing within a few seconds without a trace
Victor - Boughton Hill Park - A witch had been buried just outside the park on the north side. She has been seen roaming near and around the park late at night on several occasions.
Victor-Powder Mills Park - said to be haunted by several spirits.
Victor - New Michigan Road - A woman and her new husband were traveling home along New Michigan Road when they had a carriage accident, that killed them both. The Lady in White is still searching for her husband along the road. She has been spotted during the full moon along the road.
Victor - Powder Mills Park - haunted by many different spirits, including that of a bearded man in period dress.
Waddigton-An eerie presence has been felt on top of a woman who lived here. footsteps were heard entering/exiting the back door. And the woman’s bed sheets were ripped from her bed.
Warwick - Old Demerist Hotel (now an art school and general contracting company) - Now the hotel is surrounded by buildings. But Back in the days of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, Many people were murdered inside the hotel by red coats, murderers, or anyone. The top half of the building is closed. Every now and then people report of seeing blood on the windows and screams late at night from the building.
Warwick - Wickham Rail Road Tracks - A white ball of light, similar to the front of a train engine, has appeared out of nowhere and rides the rails. Many people in the Wickham area have seen this phenomenon. It comes at you so quickly that there is just enough time to jump out of the way. It then disappears quickly as it materialized.
Washingtonville - Metro North Trestle - During the construction of the train trestle, two men were inexplicably found hanging by suspension cords used to lift steel beams. Passersby have noted the sound of snapping necks coming from under the trestle.
Watkins Glen - Hidden Valley 4-H camp - Back when the camp first opened, the campers would go camping at a large flat clearing in thee woods. About 10-15ft from the area at which the camper’s sleep is a steep hill (about 80deg.), with a large creek at the bottom. A boy known as Riley was found at the bottom of that hill in the creek one morning after a campout. He was though to have sleepwalked off the side of the hill. After his death a healthy cluster of trees started to grow in one knot like tree. The tree now resembles a throne, but what is weird about it is, the part you would sit on looks like a face (said to be the devils throne).
Wappinger Falls - Bowdoin Park/ old Haunted Mansion site - Believed to be haunted by Sigfried who was a prisoner of war in a war camp that was on that spot. He was put to work in the kitchen and killed himself by putting himself in the oven. There is also a tree just outside of the building that was used to hang Indians and you can feel them when you touch it. In the attic, which was used as a makeup room, people have seen a telescope floating as if someone is looking for ships. There are also other parts of the park that are haunted.
Watertown-Alexandria Avenue House-A presence was felt here along with cold breezes , and the sound of footsteps.
Watertown-Sulphur Springs Road-A toy cap gun vanishes and an old woman have been seen. Footsteps have been heard. Four creatures with red eyes have also been seen at this house.
Watertown- Burrville Cider Mill-Haunted by two non threatening ghosts, one is Homer and the other is Capt. John Burr. They move objects, footsteps are heard and the smell of cigar smoke has been smelled here.
Watertown-“Ruby’s Castle”-the owner of a large Victorian Mansion has heard babies crying here, footsteps have been heard as well. And a former owner was seen hanging himself from the tower.
Watertown - Thompson Park - Apparent Time vortex/ portal which sends individuals through a lapse of time and or location. has more information on a related case.
Watertown- Victorian Mansion- Private Residence-A college student who lives here felt a presence walk by him on the staircase and heard footsteps here.
Watertown-house on Gifford Street-the current home owner here has a house full of ghosts including an evil one that tried to kill him in his sleep
Watertown-The owners of this house saw a “all dark man walking to the half wall in the kitchen.” The daughter said the air, skin and clothed around him looked dark and dusty. The ghost didn’t see her.
Waterville - Sanger Mansion - Apparently the mansion used o be a monk monastery, and it is said that if you go there at night you can see the spirits of the monks walking around.
Wales - Gootleburg Cemetery - Strange mists and fogs hover above this sinister cemetery. In the late 1800's, a doctor who performed abortions is said to have buried the fetuses of aborted babies in a shallow grave of about 2 feet. He is also believed to have buried some of the unlucky mothers who did not survive the abortion. Dogs started bringing home bones around that time period, and body parts would be caught on fishing lines in the nearby pond. Babies have even been reported crawling around at night. At the tree where the doctor hanged himself on top of the hill, you can sometimes see an apparition. February 2007 Correction: The crawling babies has not be witnessed by the investigator submitting the correction. The fog does seem to hit this particular cemetery in a off way. People claim they hit a large black dog, and it does significant damage to their vehicles but no animal is ever found. a large black dog running on the above hill has been seen many times. It is believed this is not a living creature. Also the pond that is behind and to the right a bit from the cemetery was not where they had trouble with most of the bones and body parts. It was an extension stream that leads into the neighboring creek that most of the problems occurred. There is also a man who strolls up and down the road daily in 1920's attire, combing his hair. Warning:The cemetery has been badly vandalized and there isn't a single stone that isn't in pieces. Police patrol it pretty steadily.
Waverly - Elm street - Well in the school that's across from a graveyard there’s this little girl wearing a yellow dress that a lot of people have seen people have seen things in that cemetery especially and apparently if you listen & concentrate you can hear the little girl who's name is Mary.
Wayne - Isle of Pines - The isle of Pines, is an old hotel, that no longer stands, there is a house that now stands right next to where the hotel used to be, they say that you can see a lady riding a horse and that she was killed. The house is also haunted, because anybody that lived or lives there dies within 2-4 years of living there, by murder, or sickness, or anything. They say that this ground is cursed and haunted.
Wayne - Williamson - Stephs Pond Nude Retreat - Hearing doors open and close with no one around. Hearing drawers opening and closing - there are no drawers in the guesthouse, And reports of an apparition of a woman in a white T-shirt.
West Babylon - Badger Lane - This is a narrow road (surrounded by trees) with a only a few abandoned houses on the road. At night, you can see a ghost in the houses wandering around. June 2005 Update – Badger Lane in West Babylon is now a new housing development. The old homes are gone.
West Babylon - South Bay Elementary School - Many sightings of a little boy wandering in the recreation area at night is seen, he’s usually seen walking around the area where the old fire house burnt down around the late 1800's.also, numerous times, an old man that looks poor is seen wandering.
Westchester - Buckhout Road - On the border of White Plains, NY and possibly New Castle, NY, there is a road tucked away in the woods. Buckhout road evidently dates way back to the early days of the country, 1600's. the local magistrate or some such, (an influential person in the area nonetheless) by the name of Isaac Buckhout suspected that his wife was cheating on him with a friend of his. He invited the friend and his son over to dinner one night where he proceeded to take a shotgun and kill the two of them as well as his wife. Afterward he walked a good 12-15 miles to Tarrytown and sat in a pub until the police picked him up a few hours later. The jury that tried him deliberated for days over his sentence but as the story goes he was the last man hung in White Plains, NY. Now apparently off the main road there are several side roads wherein if you walk into the woods you will see houses that have been abandoned. Further legend has it that back in the 1600's three women were burned at the stake supposedly for witchcraft where the road now lies. There have been reports of their spirits supposedly roaming the area around the road and rumors tell a story of three X's being painted on the road to mark the spot where the woman died. As legend goes, if you drive over these X's and stop, your car will stall and "strange things will happen." Exactly what is not known. Additionally there is also an old Zionist cemetery in the area which is supposedly comprised mostly of slaves who died during the 1600's. - September 2004 update: There is no trespassing in this area. be warned.
West Hempstead - streets around Eagle Ave. & the Train Tracks - there have been multiple sightings by locals. Most are at the train station. a floating blue/white light which looks like an old man. Is seen "walking" slowly across the tracks. when he is across he turns back looks and dissipates. Others have seen the old man walking in front of there houses in every case the man looks at the onlooker then dissipates. The neighborhood dogs wont even go out side at times and in some rare cases when people noticed that there dogs wouldn’t even come into different rooms in there houses they have reported seeing the man in there house. But that is rare and only two people have seen this. Some people don’t see the man but here a voice whisper "come here."
West Islip - West Islip High School - In the gym at night you can hear children’s voices. They are laughing and playing with each other. Also, a boy is said to haunt the school who was killed there. He now roams the hallways.
Western NY-Carpenter House-haunted by a bride and groom that died many years ago in a car wreck. The bride is said to be waiting for her husband in an upstairs room.
Western NY-Blossom Cemetery-quaint and peaceful hidden behind evergreens has much history. It's said that the restless hide behind the trees and watch its visitors. Feelings of being watched and a curious lady are just some of the occurrences here.
Western NY-Sand Hill Road-a place where many ghost stories are told as well as shape shifters are seen. This long dark wooded road will send chills down your spine. Does Ely Parker the Seneca Leader haunt this mystical native American road?
Western NY-Shanks Road a mysterious road where shape shifters are seen, strange glowing lights, a strange wind, and many ghost walk. This road is cursed and the locals are scared of what roams in the woods.
Western NY-Spirit Lake (or Diver's Lake)-a mystical place of power where Indians once lived off the lake. What secrets does this place hold? Did man once cross it 1000s of years ago? A haunted tree and ghostly shores show us the truth.
Western NY-Transit Farm-or what is left of this one beautiful ranch and barn. Does a family of ghost haunt the land? An apparition seen running, one in the window, moving cold spots and children seen laughing and playing tell us that this place despite its condition have many ghost that have taken up residence this farm is still in operation- only by ghosts
Western NY-French Mansion/French Cottages-all different kinds of Orbs have been captured on film here. A tragedy has occurred in resulting making this cottage old and rundown.
Western NY-Rock Away Apartments-Possibly haunted by the former owner that had died years ago. The feeling of uncomfort is a big feeling here.
Western NY-Goose Hill Cemetery- Now called St, Johns-Whispering voices, Giant Balls of Light and rumors of strange shadows seen in this hillside horror. This cemetery is flourishing with so much activity that you can hear the dead walking amongst the living
Western NY-Immaculate Heart of Mary Orphanage-burnt down only one building remains and a empty basketball court. Do the spirits of the children still roam the grounds? The orbs with many faces do tell all. Feeling hugged in this places dark halls is not uncommon in this 100 year old place.
Western NY-Forest Hills Cemetery-a place with many ghost stories, Civil War stones, Victorian tales and dark woods with the feeling of being watched. The Blood Stone proves the many guest who check in and do not check out at this foreboding place of the deceased. Screams, Cold spots, being followed and ghost posing here are not uncommon as chills shoot through your spine.
Western NY-"Terror Bridge"-night or day a feeling of being watched. Haunted by the beautiful lady in white and rumors of bodies being thrown in the creek nearby. Does something more sinister watch from the dark forest; strange growls say so and are heard. Does something of the unknown lurks here could it be bigfoot? Or a creature that does not belong here?
Western NY-Fish Hill Cemetery-one of the most haunted and active cemeteries in NY state. A new jacket on a century old stone, sounds of footsteps, ectoplasm visible with the eye, and ghost so friendly that they follow you around just to be in a photo. If you do not believe in the afterlife you will now as this cemetery is a true paranormal treasure.
Westfield - McClurg Mansion - The spirits of maids are know to haunt this mansion. Mr. William Steward lived here once. In the basement there is axes and other weapons. A 4th grade class took a trip to see the Mansion and 2 boys had an encounter with a spirit. It was a white shadow. They said it looked like a girl in there mid 20's. She was in the corner crying and they went over to see who it was and nobody was there. The spirit still haunts the McClurg Mansion and the 4th grade classes still go there for a field trip.
Westville-Westville Trout River Road House-An apparition of a lady in white has been seen gliding through the house. Also a gray-ish form of a man appeared at the owner’s bedside.
Wales Center-Wales Center Cemetery-haunted by the ghosts of people who are buried here
Williamsville-Williamsville Cemetery-orbs are captured here as well as the feeling of a friendly presence as you walk through this burial ground.
Whitehall - Skene Manor - The apparition of a woman in a full-skirted dress and wearing a distinct ring on her right hand, haunts this old mansion. She appears for a few seconds and then turns into a glowing ball of light. There are also reports of people seeing the image of a skeleton. The mysterious lady has appeared in the dining area in various forms. Sometimes, just her hand will appear wearing a huge ring. She then materializes in the fountain behind the bar. The woman is believed to be Colonel Skene's wife. When she died, the colonel placed her body in a led lined coffin, which he kept in part of the house. After the old mansion became a restaurant, the owner placed the coffin behind the bar and built a fountain around it.
Whitesboro - Middle Settlement Rd - If you are in the village of Whitesboro you go up Clinton St. to you second light (fork in the rd), You take a left your 3rd or 5th house on the right is a non-inhabited building. It appears to be a regular house but their is never a living person home. In the house lives the spirit of homer. He was a pimp during the 1920-30's. He has been seen by numerous persons and has had conversations with them. One of the past owners of the house was upset with her and her husband living their. He told them to leave or if they didn't something bad would happen. 3 days later, her husband had a heart attack. 2 weeks after that she tried to contact homer again and she was struck by a lamp that was flown across the room and hit her. Later that month the bank came to reposes the house and homer appeared. The bank representatives left the house and went to get in their car. There was homer sitting in the passenger seat of their car. It is said that you can still see homer walking around the house at nighttime.
Whitesboro - Whitesboro Middle School - is haunted by a decapitated football player. Who can be seen wearing his jersey while holding his head. March 2004 update: Just a few days ago at a 7th grade girls basket ball practice there was reports saying that in the bathroom the water and lights would go on and off without anyone touching them. On that same night one of the girls went into the locker room and heard "blood curdling screams" as she put it. This may be the result of a death of one of the janitors that was covered up 56 years to that night. People may not notice it or may not want to notice that this school was built in 1936 and has served as the high school, the junior high and elementary school and many incidents similar to that one had happened. One of the other things that the girls saw that night was the bell tower. As they were leaving practice they caught a sight of a shadow moving back and forth. Then they found that that was impossible because the third floor and bell tower has been blocked off for 20 years(ever since the death of the football player. October 2007: The schools have been removed.
Whitesboro - Whitesboro Middle School - Clock tower - When your in the hallways around 3 o'clock not looking straight down the hall, but at the corner of your eye, there is a ghost Believed to be Nelly Love. Approximately 15 years ago the Whitesboro Central School's Superintendent (Nelly Love) was getting ready for work one morning and experienced a heart attack. It run's quickly across the hall into another room. Footage has been taken, but you can't see the ghost in the picture. It has happened lots of times. October 2007: The schools have been removed.
Whitesboro - Whitesboro Senior High School - A student (although pretty popular) hung himself in the back of the school. It is said that every 7th period of the school day of lunch.. kids have seen him looking through the windows of warrior hall. While building an addition onto the high school building, a construction worker was killed. Fearing the effect this would have on the schools reputation the incident was kept quiet and the workers family paid off. Soon after people began to notice that the temperature was much cooler in the new rooms. Doors would shut by themselves and students would feel someone poking them only to find no one there. Chairs would be pulled away from empty desks and on one occasion, a teacher left her classroom for one minute and came back to find the door locked. October 2007: The schools have been removed.
Whitesboro - Whitesboro Senior High School -room 513- It is said this room is haunted. As soon as you walk in the door you receive a chill. It is said that the room was once a bathroom and a vicious murder was taking place. They say that sometimes early in the morning you can see a shadow of a boy and hear him moaning and screaming. October 2007: The schools have been removed.
Wingdale - Hudson Valley Correctional - Only two or so of the original approximately fifty patient, personnel, and factory buildings are still in use, now housing juvenile offenders and their guards. Beneath this compound is a virtual underground city. Supposedly, some of those patients released from the hospital as it was being closed down have returned from time to time to squat in this subterranean labyrinth. Adjacent to this compound is a cemetery, where It is believed some of the patients who died at the hospital were laid to rest.
Woodgate - Camp Truk Masonic Youth Home - This camp use to be an orphanage. It is said that every cabin there is hunted by one ghost it is also rumored that the lake we swim in is full of dead bodies, that after a child there died they would either throw them in the lake to bury them. Many of the kids have seen apparitions.
Wrights Corners-Wrights Corners Cemetery-An apparition seen walking the cemetery at night, a cold touch, a feeling of being drawn to certain stones and rumors that Jesus watches from a tree afar.
Wynantskill - Evergreen Cemetery - If you go there to take a look at the tombstones you will see a lady in a black dress. She is up on top of the hill by the headstones. If you see her she will look at you then you will turn away and then turn back around and she will be gone!!!
Wyoming County - New York State Environmentally Preserved Land - This 100 acre woodland, on the northern boundary of Wyoming County, was sectioned off by the state and preserved in its original ecological state. It is now a park, where nothing is built aside for a few dirt roads and horse riding trails. A number of people have reported seeing apparitions of Indians being massacred here. It is also said that once a year during the summer months, residents from the neighboring Indian Reservation will come up to the state lands and disappear into the woods until morning.
Yonkers - Lee Avenue - This street had so much activity that the neighbors were comparing stories that at night they experienced that beings were laying down on top of them as they turned in for the night. Also names of the children were written on the kitchen walls of several of the houses in magic marker. Nursery rhymes were heard being sung in one of the homes closets ... backwards talking was heard in the middle of the night then chairs would tip over without anyone being in them. It has left people so scared they moved away!
Yonkers - School 13 - Some students complained back in about 1995 of the bathroom doors being swung open and some complained of seeing a little girl in a white dress roam the halls.
Yonkers - Oakland Cemetery - three woman in white are known to chase people out of the cemetery.
Youngstown - Old Fort Niagara - Revolutionary War re-enactors at the fort spent a night with friends in the building near Lake Ontario and one of their friends was pushed from the bed she was in during the night. Everyone heard bumping and other noises. Also, the night before a big reenactment, a man was wandering around camp asking people if they had enough powder. He was limping, dirty and had a strange accent. Someone noticed he was wearing the uniform of a regiment that was not reenacted at that time. It became the talk of the camp that a number of people had spoken with a ghost. The French Castle at the fort is where most of the paranormal experiences have occurred.
Zoar Valley-a mystical ancient forest now a place for daring adventures to jump over its waterfalls. Some make it some do not. A century ago home of the Clawfoot people. who knows what mysteries Zoar Valley does hold where some enter only to never be seen again.