When discussing the folklore of the paranormal, and the evolution of historical fact into myth, we tend to look towards the long term. Events that happened in the 1700's evolve to become something more than they ever were, facts blurred by the passage of time. This can occur in the short term, however. Events happen that are so traumatic, so out of the ordinary for a community, they start to take on aspects that never existed, molding with other occurrences to become something folkloric, not factual. One example of this is Tug Hill Annie. As the folklore goes, Anna Tebidor was killed in ..read more

As much interest as there is in the paranormal throughout the Halloween season, hauntings and ghosts are not confined to particular times of the day, nor seasons. This has allowed many TV shows like Ghost Adventures and Ghost Hunters to flourish over the past eight years. In-fact it has not only led to the popularity of these shows but also the rapid growth of local ghost hunting teams and a new development in local tourism in most areas, affectionately dubbed 'Para-Tourism.' 'Para-Tourism' is the new term for locations that feature ghost walks, ghost tours and even full paranormal investigat ..read more

Join the Shadow Chasers for a night of haunted history and ghost hunting at Capel Cerrig (The Stone Meeting House) in Remsen. Tickets are $15 and are available in advance or at the door. All proceeds go to benefit the Remsen-Steuben Historical Society. Capel Cerrig (Stone Meeting House) The Central New York region is known for the confluence of cultures which currently populate the region, and have helped our region develop its unique cultural views. One of the cultures that helped form our area is the Welsh culture. Immigrating in the late 1700s, Welsh settlers were drawn to the Central New ..read more

Herkimer County Community College will again be offering the chance for paranormal enthusiasts to ghost hunt through Chasing Shadows 101, a non-credit paranormal investigation course. Taught by TV ghost hunting personalities, the New York Shadow Chasers, who have been investigating the paranormal for the last 17 years, the Shadow Chasers were featured as the PBS Ghost Hunters and have worked with numerous paranormal TV figures from SyFy channel and more. Chasing Shadows 101 is designed to provide an in-depth look at paranormal investigations and paranormal science through advanced Analytical ..read more

Winter is a time of reflection, introspection and speculation. The coming Spring, although it feels an eternity away at this time, is a time of regrowth. This cycle of rebirth and reinvention doesn’t just apply to nature beginning the cyclical regrowth after a cold winter, it also encompasses our re-emergence into the world after semi-hibernation during the cold CNY winters. Paranormal Investigators are no different than the rest of society. During winter, our cases dry up as even the ghosts appear to deem the weather too nasty. Any cases that we do schedule are at the whim of the weather, so ..read more

Ghosts and Christmas have been intrinsically tied for as long as we can remember. Charles Dickens cemented this connection with ‘A Christmas Carol’, where crotchety Ebenezer Scrooge was confronted with the ghosts of the past, present, and future. As we enter the holiday season, it leads us to ask why the paranormal is so tied with this holiday season. Why do reports of ghost sightings increase? It makes sense around Halloween, the season where the deceased are remembered and honored, but why Christmas? The first reason is also the most obvious. Christmas is a time of family. This is a time of ..read more

Fall is upon us, and throughout October and fall comes the peak season for paranormal investigations. Everything takes on a spooky tone, and many locations that open for public events start to offer special Halloween events. In addition to locally run events, there are many historic locations which offer opportunities for the public to investigate these historic haunted buildings.   13 Buffalo Central Terminal Featured on Ghost Hunters, it is an ornate art-deco train terminal in use from the ‘20s to the ‘70s. Now derelict, it has been featured on Ghost Hunters, and is available for priv ..read more

The 7th annual Haunted History investigation, Herkimer’s Haunted Crossroads Investigation had explorers investigating the legendary 1834 jail house where murderer Chester Gillette was held and Roxalana Druse was hanged as well as The Eckler Building, Doctor suiter’s 1860 medical practice, and the historic 1860 courthouse where Chester Gillette was found guilty of murder. Attendees had the chance to investigate the haunted sites with Psychic Carmen Reed of “A Haunting In Connecticut”, and Gettysburg Ghost Gals from “Ghost Detectives” and the NY Shadow Chasers. The night opened with Carmen ..read more

In 1834 inmates of the Herkimer County Jail armed with candles and newspapers set fire to the jail and with an ill wind the fire spread to additional buildings including the courthouse, the church and neighboring houses. After the fire, a new jail and courthouse were commissioned as was a church and eventually the Suiter Building. After the tragic fire, the architect was commissioned to construct a jail that would not be as susceptible to fire as the previous wooden structure. The architect traveled to Auburn to review the 1818 Auburn Prison design and construction. Upon returning to Herkimer ..read more

How many spirits roam Herkimer’s famous 4 Corners buildings?  Find out on the night of Saturday October 22nd with Herkimer’s Haunted Crossroads Investigation. The 7th annual Haunted History investigation, Herkimer’s Haunted Crossroads Investigation will have explorers investigating the legendary 1834 jail house where murderer Chester Gillette was held and Roxalana Druse was hanged. The Eckler Building, Doctor suiter’s 1860 medical practice, and the historic 1860 courthouse where Chester Gillette was found guilty of murder. Investigate these haunted sites with Psychic Carmen Reed of “A Hau ..read more