Living in Upstate NY Horror Stories: What are some of the scariest experiences people have had?

Yes, there are. Some people claim to have seen strange apparitions near old cemeteries. They say they saw figures that seemed to be floating and disappearing into thin air. It's really spooky.

Once in Upstate NY winter, I saw a squirrel trying to slide down a snow - covered roof like it was a ski slope. It lost its balance halfway and tumbled into a snow pile. It was so hilarious as it popped out of the snow all disheveled.

A funny story is when the snow was so deep that cars were getting stuck everywhere. One car had its bumper completely buried in the snow. The driver got out and was trying to dig it out with a tiny shovel. It was like a losing battle but looked so comical.

There are stories of haunted mansions in upstate NY. For instance, the Belhurst Castle. People have reported seeing strange apparitions, like a lady in white. It could be the spirit of someone who had a tragic end there in the past. Some visitors have also heard unexplained noises, like footsteps and whispers in the empty halls.

A really interesting upstate NY ghost story involves an old cemetery. There are reports of a ghostly figure that wanders among the tombstones at midnight. It might be the spirit of a caretaker who still feels responsible for the cemetery even in death. People who have seen it say it just vanishes into thin air when approached.

One horror story could be about strange noises at night. People living there might hear unexplained creaking or banging sounds, which can be really scary, especially when you're alone at home.

There's a story of an old tavern. The owner was murdered in a brutal way. Since then, guests staying in the rooms above the tavern where the murder took place often report feeling a heavy presence. They might wake up in the middle of the night to see a figure standing at the foot of their bed, and it gives them the chills.

One day, Harry, the snowplow in Upstate NY, got a flat tire right in the middle of a big snowstorm. Poor Harry was stranded there. But then, a group of friendly neighbors came out. They brought tools and a spare tire they had managed to find. They worked together to fix Harry. And while they were doing it, they were sharing all kinds of jokes and funny stories, which made the whole situation really comical.

I heard of a hostel where the showers were absolutely filthy. There was mold everywhere and the water had a strange smell. People were afraid to use them for fear of getting sick. Also, there was a case where a person's belongings were stolen from their locked locker in the hostel. The management didn't seem to take it seriously and didn't do much to help the victim. It was really a horrible experience for that traveler.

There could also be horror stories centered around local legends. For instance, there might be a legend of a witch or an evil spirit that haunts a particular area in Canton NY. People living there might grow up hearing these stories and start to believe that there is some truth to them, especially when they experience something odd in that area. It could be a simple thing like a sudden gust of cold wind when the rest of the area is calm, but in the context of the legend, it becomes a horror story.