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An Acrobatic Ghost in Woodside: Part 2 (Haunted Queens)

An Acrobatic Ghost in Woodside: Part 2 (Haunted Queens)

A look at the elements of high strangeness in the 1893 story of a strange, acrobatic ghost in Woodside, Queens. This episode delves into the Snake Woods and Rattlesnake Spring, the now-vanished wilderness of the New York City neighborhood of Woodside, and looks at the odd parts of the news

An Acrobatic Ghost in Woodside (Haunted Queens)

An Acrobatic Ghost in Woodside (Haunted Queens)

In 1893, a strange, acrobatic ghost dressed all in white appeared in a forest in Woodside, Queens. The entity that was seen in the 19th century didn’t seem to communicate verbally, though he made strange, chilling sounds. He was able to move on all fours as quickly as an

The Gold and Ghost Haunted House in Astoria (Haunted Astoria)

The Gold and Ghost Haunted House in Astoria (Haunted Astoria)

When a series of dangerous paranormal events plagues a home, famed psychical researcher and author Hereward Carrington is called in to investigate the “Gold and Ghost” haunted house in Astoria In 1934, a 30-year-old man and his 80-year-old housekeeper supposedly experienced a series of paranormal events at their home in

Haunted Houses in Astoria, NY (Haunted Astoria)

Haunted Houses in Astoria, NY (Haunted Astoria)

A look at some 19th century tales of haunted houses in Astoria, NY. Highlights include: • A ghost spider • Debunkings • A runaway horse Episode Script for Haunted Houses in Astoria, NY (Haunted Astoria) DISCLAIMER: I’m providing this version of the script for accessibility purposes. It hasn’t been proofread, so

A Smuggler's Ghost and Tunnels in Astoria, NY (Haunted Astoria)

A Smuggler's Ghost and Tunnels in Astoria, NY (Haunted Astoria)

A smuggler’s ghost in Astoria, NY, stories about tunnels in Astoria, NY, as well as more of the neighborhood’s grim history. Note: There’s mention of chattel slavery around the 15 min mark, and more details after the 18 minute mark. Highlights include: • A haunted cave that’s

Ghosts of Astoria, NY (Part 1)

Ghosts of Astoria, NY (Part 1)

A look at some female ghosts of Astoria, Queens, in New York City. Note: There’s discussion of chattel slavery after the 26 minute mark. Highlights include: • The American president who was supposedly shot on his way to see a haunting • A ghost who disappears if she stops knitting • A

Moore-Jackson Cemetery (Hidden Cemeteries)

Moore-Jackson Cemetery (Hidden Cemeteries)

The Moore-Jackson Cemetery, a colonial-era cemetery sits in a quiet residential part of Woodside, Queens, in New York City. Forgotten for years, and even used as a dump for construction materials and other detritus, the Moore-Jackson Cemetery recently been transformed into a beautiful community garden. Here’s the story behind

Riker Home and Cemetery: Part 2 (Hidden Cemeteries)

Riker Home and Cemetery: Part 2 (Hidden Cemeteries)

A look at the remarkable Riker Home and Cemetery, or the Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead and Cemetery, which one woman’s dream and grit turned into a beautiful site with a secret garden. Highlights include: • A unique second date • A collection of vintage ventriloquist dummies • Fun historic home renovation details Note: There’

Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead and Cemetery: Part 1 (Hidden Cemeteries)

Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead and Cemetery: Part 1 (Hidden Cemeteries)

A look at the Lent-Riker-Smith Cemetery, a hidden family graveyard tucked away behind one of the oldest homes in New York City, which is still a private residence. This is part 1 of the history of the little-known Lent-Riker-Smith Homestead and Cemetery. This episode focuses on the history of nearby

Lawrence Family Cemetery, Astoria, Queens

Lawrence Family Cemetery, Astoria, Queens

A look at Lawrence Family Cemetery in Astoria, NY, a small family cemetery dating from the 1600s, tucked into a residential neighborhood in New York City. The Lawrences were an old family from Queens, New York, arriving in the area in the 1600s and buying land all over. Despite the

Tombstones Around Socrates Sculpture Park in Astoria, Queens

Why are there tombstones around Socrates Sculpture Park? A look at a riverside New York City park surrounded by a wall of tombstones. It seems that very few people have asked this question, at least on the internet, and there are no obvious answers. There is, however, a fascinating history

Hidden Cemeteries in Astoria, Queens

Hidden Cemeteries in Astoria, Queens

Two tiny, forgotten cemeteries sit near each other in old Astoria: one was a burying ground for the wealthy families who ran the town, and the other was for Irish immigrants who fled the famine. Here’s a look at the history behind the graveyards, as well as a puzzling

The Haunted Hell Gate, New York City

The Haunted Hell Gate, New York City

Paranormal stories about New York City’s Hell Gate abound, from stories about a serial killer living inside the Hell Gate Bridge, to a tale of an encounter with the devil and a possible EVP that Chris just found in a recording from April. Many of the stories of the

The General Slocum Disaster, Hell Gate, New York City

The General Slocum Disaster, Hell Gate, New York City

The General Slocum Disaster: On a summer afternoon in 1904, the General Slocum, a supposedly unsinkable ship carrying about 1,300 people bound for a picnic, caught fire and sank in New York City’s notorious Hell Gate. The General Slocum disaster was the second-worst maritime disaster in US history

Sunken Treasure at Hell Gate, New York City

Sunken Treasure at Hell Gate, New York City

Sunken Treasure at Hell Gate, New York City: Legend has it that beneath the East River lies millions of dollars in gold. In 1780, during the Revolutionary War, a British frigate called the HMS Hussar struck a reef and sank to the bottom of the East River. Many people believe

Archbishop John Hughes, aka Dagger John: Calvary Cemetery, Queens, New York (Part 2)

Archbishop John Hughes, aka Dagger John: Calvary Cemetery, Queens, New York (Part 2)

Archbishop John Hughes, aka Dagger John, New York City’s most influential and vicious clergyman, had a huge impact, whether he was consecrating Calvary Cemetery and Fordham University, or peppering the mayor with threats to burn down the city. ” Are you afraid,” asked the mayor, “that some of your churches

Calvary Cemetery, Queens, New York (Part 1)

Calvary Cemetery, Queens, New York (Part 1)

More people are buried at Calvary Cemetery, in Queens, New York, than in any other cemetery in the United States. “Calvary Cemetery is by far the most important burial ground in the vicinity of New York, and, in fact, in the United States in point of interments, extent, and the