PAST EVENTS

APRS Public Investigation at the Batcheller Mansion Inn

Friday, January 20 - Saturday, January 21, 2012

Thank you to the Historical Batcheller Mansion Inn of Saratoga for hosting the public investigation with the Albany Paranormal Research Society.

We hope that everyone enjoyed the presentation, listening to previous audio’s from the Inn, the historical tour and the investigation.

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Ghosts of Gettysburg

Wednesday,  January 11, 2012

Batcheller Mansion Inn

20 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, NY

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The Four Faces of Paranormal Activity

November 19, 2011

Paranormal Activity - it’s more than a Hollywood movie franchise that people look to for a good scare. It can be very real for some though not every haunting is a “demon” € as is often sensationalized by movies and television in our society. Hauntings may be broken down into four different categories: residual, intelligent, poltergeist and demonic.

Albany Paranormal Research Society (APRS) held a presentation about  the four different faces of paranormal activity and also presented audio evidence to help explain each.

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APRS Presentation @ Mechanicville Public Libarary

October 26, 2011

 6:30 PM

By request Albany Paranormal Research Society is setting up for a presentation at the Mechanicville Public Library.

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APRS Ghosts of Gettysburg Presentation @ Middleburgh Public Library

October 25, 2011

Middleburgh Public Library

By request Albany Paranormal Research Society is setting up for a presentation for our third year at the Middleburgh Public Library. Thank you to our host Teresa Pavoldi.

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APRS Presentation @ Cohoes Public Libarary

October 24, 2011

By request Albany Paranormal Research Society is setting up for a presentation at the Cohoes Public Library.

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September 30, 2011

APRS Presentation @ Rensselaerville Public Libarary

1459 County Route 351
 Rensselaerville, NY

By request Albany Paranormal Research Society appeared for a presentation at the Rensselaerville Library.

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May 21, 2011

Mixin it Up with APRS

Attendance: 30

When: Saturday, May 21, 2011 7:00 PM

Where: Venture Inward, East Greenbush 

Enjoying of  light refreshments while meeting and chatting with investigators of the Albany Paranormal Research Society. There was a discussion about some of the equipment used in the field, experience evidence captured during their cases and also some humorous out takes taken from actual investigations. At the end of the evening we held a question and answer session  and also encouraged others to share with us their own ghostly tales.

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March 12, 2011

Ghosts of Gettysburg

Attendance: 30

Where: Venture Inward, East Greenbush NY

Gettysburg, PA - the site of the turning point of the Civil War and ground where tens of thousands of people clashed in the bloodiest conflict ever fought in America. Not surprisingly Gettysburg has long been the setting for strange tales of supernatural activity and is said to be one of the most haunted places in the United States. 

Members and friends of the Albany Paranormal Research Society wanted to find out for themselves, so off they went in search of the paranormal on hallowed ground. Come and learn some of the history of those three fateful days in July 1863, hear about their experiences and listen to EVP audio evidence captured during their adventures.

Do those that clashed from the Blue and the Gray during July 1863 still inhabit Gettysburg almost 148 years later?  You be the judge.....

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January 22, 2011

Voices of Salem Presentation

Attendance: 24+

Where: Venture Inward, East Greenbush NY

Think you know all the history and lore of Salem, Massachusetts? Is the "Witch City" and its neighboring towns such as Danvers (Old Salem Village) truly haunted?

Members of the Albany Paranormal Research Society wanted to find out for themselves, so off they went in search of ghostly activity and the real history of the events of 1692. Come and learn where historical events of the Witchcraft Trials really happened and listen to several pieces of EVP audio evidence captured during their adventures.

Are any of these the voices of 1692? You be the judge.....

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October 27th, 2010

Empire State Plaza Halloween Festival - Albany NY

Albany Paranormal Research Society

Information Booth

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October 26th, 2010

Middleburgh Public Library - Middleburgh NY

Albany Paranormal Research Society - Lecture & Presentation

Attendance: 40+

By request Albany Paranormal Research Society set up for a lecture and presentation for our second year at the Middleburgh Public Library. Thank you to our host Teresa Pavoldi who invited us to hold this event.

Thank you to our team investigators who assisted with this event.
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October 19th, 2010

Beverwyck Retirement Community - Slingerlands, NY

Albany Paranormal Research Society - Lecture & Presentation

Attendance: 45

By request Albany Paranormal Research Society set up for a lecture and presentation at the Beverwyck Retirement Community. Thank you to our host Jessica Newman who invited us to hold this event.

Thank you to our team investigators who assisted APRS with this event.

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October 12th, 2010

Albany Public Library - Albany NY

Albany Paranormal Research Society - Lecture & Presentation

Attendance: 30+

By request Albany Paranormal Research Society set up for a lecture and presentation at the library. This was a great event that went well under the direction of our host Amy Brozio-Andrews who made this one of our best presentation venues. We will definitely come back next year.

Thank you to our team investigators who assisted APRS with this event.October 9, 2010

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October 9 - 10, 2010

APRS at the haunted Shanley Hotel in Napanoch, NY

Attendance: 22

The Shanley Hotel is a fabulous haunted hotel located in the quiet Catskills in Napanoch, NY. Those who attended were able to investigate though out the night and into the wee hours of the morning with guidance from investigation members of Albany Paranormal Research Society. Multiple attendees have had experiences.  Sign up on the Message Board where there will be discussions about experiences and possible evidence.

A big thank you goes out to the owners and hosts, Cynthia & Salvatore Nicosia, for welcoming us to their home.

Also a thank you to our team investigators who assisted APRS with this event. October 8th, 2010

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October 8, 2010

ALBACON @ Best Western Sovereign Hotel - Albany, NY

Albany Paranormal Research Society

Lecture & Presentation

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 July 30th, 2010

Investigation of Calvary Cemetery

Attendance: approx. 25

Where: Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont NY

Calvary was founded in 1875 and is the location that is next to the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery we investigated last month. Trinity Lutheran is an active site so now let us find out if the same holds true for Calvary. 

 Albany Paranormal Research Society team members were on hand to help those who needed assistance using their equipment, offering advice on investigation techniques and to answer questions.
 

A surprise trip to Trinity Lutheran Cemetery was made at dusk so that we could enjoy more of the cool night.
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June 18, 2010

Investigation @ Trinity Lutheran Cemetery

Attendance: approx. 25

Where: Glenmont, NY

Thank you for joining the APRS Paranormal Meetup of Albany as we hunt for activity at one of our favorite locations - the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Glenmont, NY.

This is an active site and is the location where several EVPs have been captured along with one of the directors of APRS visually experienced and later captured the same apparition on film a few years ago.

We hope that everyone enjoyed this event and encourage those who had personal experiences or have any possible evidence to share them on the message boards.

Big thanks to our APRS Investigators who helped with this event.

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March 13, 2010

Special Guest Speaker - APRS Client

Attendance: approx. 25

Where: Venture Inward

Thank you to those who joined the APRS Paranormal Meetup of Albany for a special event with our guest speaker, a client of the Albany Paranormal Research Society. You learn about the activity she and her family were experiencing at their home and what lead her to call the Albany Paranormal Research Society team in for help. 

The APRS team also shared some of the case details and evidence that was gathered at the investigation.

We would like to give a big thanks to our client who took the time to come out and speak about her experiences and the investigation with everyone.

We hope that this presentation helped others who believe they are experiencing paranormal events. Those who believe so are not alone as there are many other people who are curious, baffled, or frightened by possible paranormal events in their lives. When you get to the point that you need answers, the Albany Paranormal Research Society is there to help and only a phone call or email away.

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January 23, 2010

Ghost Tech

Attendance: approx. 22

Where: Venture Inward

 This seminar was prepared and given by Albany Paranormal Research Society for those interested in finding evidence of the paranormal using different types of equipment to conduct research and help them investigate in the field.

Topics covered included audio recorders, audio software, cameras, video, EMF detectors, thermometers, and much more. The evening was filled with valuable insight on the equipment used in the field of paranormal investigation with some fun mixed in as well.

APRS investigators were on hand to share their insight on equipment that they have used...their likes and dislikes of certain models and the knowledge that they have gained during their research as paranormal investigators.

This was an interactive seminar and we were please with the response of the attendees. This was an enjoyable and informative event where everyone came together to make it a success. Thank you everyone who attended.

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November 21, 2009

Paranormal Investigation 101 training seminar with APRS

Attendance: approx. 40

At this three hour training seminar we attempted to covered the different aspects and methods of scientific based paranormal investigation, basic equipment, and APRS investigator guidelines. Many of those who were interested in applying to become an investigator with the Albany Paranormal Research Society  attended this training and also submit the required application.

We would like to thank all those who attended. Many application were received and will be reviewed. We hope that everyone enjoyed the class and hopefully found the information useful. Thank you to those who gave us their honest feedback. Your comments will be helpful when we set up future events.

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October 30 - 31, 2009

Halloween Investigation with APRS

Nestled in the Catskill Mountains is the town of Palenville, NY, home to a haunted location built in the mid-1800's, and was one of the first "artist’s houses" in the Catskills. It is currently owned by a pagan religious organization.

This location was investigated by the Albany Paranormal Research Society (APRS) on two separate occasions. Each investigation resulted in several electronic voice phenomenon (EVP) being captured and also personal experiences.

Selected member of the APRS Paranormal Meetup group joined members of the APRS team for a night of paranormal exploration and investigation for our special “Halloween with APRS” event.

We would like to apologize to those who followed our advertisement for this event to be broadcast live. Unfortunately we encountered internet issues and were not able to broadcast as expected. Our internet connection in Palenville were not able to handle the bandwidth that was needed to achieve our broadcast goals.

Special thanks to Fred and Scott (TrueTalk TV) for their valiant efforts after moving the entire studio to our investigation location.

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October 29, 2009

Notre Dame - Bishop Gibbons High School - Speaking Engagement

Schenectady , New York

The Albany Paranormal Research Society was invited to speak at Notre Dame - Bishop Gibbons High School about paranormal investigations, science and research as a special treat for Halloween.

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October 29, 2009

Middleburgh Library - Speaking Engagement

 Middleburgh , New York

Attendance: approx. 40

The Albany Paranormal Research Society was invited to give a presentation about the paranormal and paranormal investigations. At this presentation we spoke about who we are and what we do in the field of paranormal investigations and research.

We would like to thank Middleburgh Library and those who attended for this opportunity to educate others and share our stories. We felt very welcome in this community and had a great time talking to everyone, answering their questions and listening about their own personal stories and experiences.

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October 28, 2009

2009 Mystic Fair at Empire State Plaza

 Empire State Plaza (Concourse), Albany NY

This was a free event sponsored by NYS Office of General Services.

APRS Directors were available to discuss paranormal investigations, research and equipment. Many visitors enjoyed listening to actual electronic voice phenomena clips from past investigations and sharing their own paranormal experiences.

During this event APRS gave a 45 minute special presentation to the general public covering the subject of paranormal research and investigations

We would like to thank those from NYS Office of General Services for once again inviting us back to this event and also for the invitation to return next year.

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October 16 & 23, 2009 6:30 PM

Haunted Capital Tour

Attendance: 25 & 30

NY State Capital Builiding, Albany, NY

Thank you to those who joined the APRS Paranormal Meetup of Albany for our annual Haunted Tour of the State Capitol Building in Albany, NY with Stuart Lehman who works for the New York State Office of General Services in the role of Curatorial/Tour services. Stuart is a previous meetup guest speaker and was our wonderful tour guide for the Haunted Capitol Tours we took in 2007 and 2008. He led our group once again for two spooktacular nights this October.

Everyone learn the rich history of the building, events, and people that were an important part of our community and government. We to the stories that Stuart told of reported paranormal activity as he guided us through the Capitol Building.

We made our way to the exact spot where Samuel Abbott, night watchman of the Capitol building perished in the Capitol fire of 1911. Explored the legend of the "Secret Demon" near the Great Western Staircase and found out which two presidents of the United States are said to have visited the State Capitol after they died. There was even the special treat of a visit to the normally restricted fifth floor as well.

Thank you to all who attended.

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September 26, 2009 2:00 PM

Albany Rural Cemetery Research Investigation Project

Attendance: 20

Albany Rural Cemetery, Albany, NY


Albany Rural Cemetery was established on October 7, 1844. President Chester Arthur, the twenty-first President of the United States of America and many other notable people are buried in this cemetery.

Reports of strange black figures such as cars, people and unexplained large masses can be seen around the location. There has also been activity reported of a young couple dressed in pajamas that wander the cemetery as well. So does the Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands really have paranormal activity?

The Albany Paranormal Research Society invited the public group to join the APRS Paranormal Meetup of Albany on Saturday afternoon September 26, 2009 as we conducted a research investigation project at the Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands, NY. People brought personal investigation equipment such as camera, thermometer, EMF meter, KII, voice recorder, etc. APRS investigators were on hand to help those who needed assistance using their equipment.

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August 16th 2009

Attendance: 19

APRS Paranormal Meetup of Albany - Research Investigation Project

Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, NY

We've all heard the stories of this haunted location right in our own backyard. As we know, many in the paranormal field say that spiritual activity is reported as much during the daytime as it is during the late evening hours. So do strange things happen in Oakwood Cemetery on a late Sunday afternoon ?

Thank you for helping the Albany Paranormal Research Society find an answer and for joining the APRS Paranormal Meetup of Albany as we conducted a research investigation project at Oakwood Cemetery in Troy. This is an active site as members of the APRS team have captured EVPs at the location before.

As Oakwood is a large cemetery, we targeted certain areas where alleged activity has been reported: Uncle Sam's grave site, Burden grave site which lore says Sara Burden was an alleged witch, a mausoleum near the Burden site and also the grave site of Major General George H. Thomas, a Union General during the Civil War.

Attendees brought their personal investigation equipment : cameras, thermometers, EMF meters, KII, voice recorders, etc. APRS team members were on hand to help those who need assistance using their equipment.

If you would like to hear some of the audio that was captured by the APRS Paranormal Meetup of Albany members during this research investigation, please sign up at our Message Board at http://www.paranormalalbany.com/forum/index.php

Again, we would like to thank everyone for helping with car-pooling, dealing with the extreme heat and humidity, hanging in there while we waited for the unexpected thunderstorm to pass, for being respectful of our location, and for making this a successful event.

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July 18th 2009

Attendance: 28

APRS Paranormal Meetup of Albany - Research Investigation Project

Glenmont Lutheran Cemetery, Rte 9W, Glenmont, NY 12077

Many in the paranormal field say that spiritual activity is reported as much during the daytime as it is during the late evening hours. So could a location where paranormal activity has been documented in the late night hours also be active at other times?

Thank you to those who attended to help us find answers to this question and for joining the APRS Paranormal Meetup of Albany as we conducted a research investigation project at the Glenmont Lutheran Cemetery.

This is an active site and is the location where one of the APRS directors actually saw and caught
"the woman in white" apparition on film two years ago.

Attendees brought their personal investigation equipment : cameras, thermometers, EMF meters, KII, voice recorders, etc. APRS team members were on hand to help those who need assistance using their equipment.

We were very pleased with the attendance and responses to this event. If you would like to hear some of the audio that was captured by the APRS Paranormal Meetup of Albany members during this research investigation, please sign up at our Message Board at http://www.paranormalalbany.com/forum/index.php

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June 20th, 2009

Para-Equipment 101

APRS arranged a Para-Equipment 101 class with Kristyn Gartland of TAPS (Case Manager & Investigator) and Dave Manch (Senior Advisor & Investigator) of New England Paranormal. Also in attendance was Pat Rabideau (Case Manager & Investigator) of New England Paranormal.

Some Albany Paranormal Meetup members took advantage of making the trip to the TAPS office in Warwick, Rhode Island to learn about not only the basic investigation equipment but also some new items that will be available to the public soon.

This was an informative session where people were able to ask questions about different equipment and their usage during investigations.

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May 2, 2009

APRS Sponsored Paranormal MeetUp of Albany

Guest Speaker: Joan Scannell, APRS Client

Attendance: 27

Joan and her fiancé, clients of the Albany Paranormal Research Society shared their experiences at their home and what lead them to call our team for help not once but twice! The APRS team also shared with the group some of the case details and evidence that was gathered at each investigation, both occurring within the course of one year. The client also updated everyone on how things have been going since the investigations.

We hope that this presentation helped others who believe they are experiencing paranormal events. You are not alone as there are many other people who are curious, baffled, or frightened by possible paranormal events in their lives. When you get to the point that you need answers the Albany Paranormal Research Society is only an email or phone call away.

We hope that all who attended enjoyed their night at this meetup with our client. We also hope that many of your questions were answered to your satisfaction.

Many thanks to Joan for taking the time to share her experiences and stories with everyone and also for making the long trip to our area for this meetup. We would also like to thank those who attended for your interest, questions, and comments are what enhance these events.

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March 7, 2009

APRS Sponsored Paranormal MeetUp of Albany

"Haunted History in the Capital Region"

Guest speaker - Stuart Lehman

Attendance - 30

Stuart Lehman works for the New York State Office of General Services in the role of Curatorial/Tour services. Stuart was our wonderful tour guide for the Haunted Capital Tour that we took in 2007. He will be leading our group for the Capital Hauntings tour again for two evenings coming in October 2009. Stuart possesses extensive knowledge of local history and many local spots with reported paranormal activity.

Stuart began his lecture by explaining to the audience how important historical research is and its relation to paranormal investigations. Many people hear haunted stories about a particular area or building...but are they built on fact or are they just legend? Stuart explained how through historical research we are able to identify people and events with these stories. Sometimes we may find that the characters in the stories that we have heard are not those who are related to the stories that are told. It is even possible to take the story being told of hauntings, research the history and actual events and those involved, and actually find actual documentation of a horrific event that was related to a different person than those who the haunting is believe to be.

The locations that Stuart discussed:

• Saratoga National Historical Park, Stillwater NY
• The Schuyler House, Schuylerville, NY
• The Old Byan Inn, Saratoga Springs, NY
• The Senate House State Historic Site, Kingston, NY
• Lindenwald (Martin Van Buren National Historic Site) Kinderhook, NY
• Huguenot Street, New Paltz, NY
• Herkimer Home State Historic Site, Little Falls, NY
• Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site, Oriskany, NY
• Fort Herkimer Church, East Herkimer, NY
• Johnson Hall State Historic Site, Johnstown NY
• Beardsley Castle, Little Falls, NY
• Fort Ontario State Historic Site, Oswego NY
• Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Ticonderoga, NY
• Historic Cherry Hill, Albany, NY
• Professor Java’s Coffee Sanctuary, Albany, NY
• NYS Capitol Building, Albany, NY

Stuart’s extensive knowledge of these locatons are enhanced with the fact that he has worked at many of these locations. Saratoga National Historical Park, The Schuyler House, The Senate House State Historic Site, Herkimer Home State Historic Site, and the NYS Capitol Building, Albany

APRS would like to thank Stuart for his generosity of his time and extensive knowledge that he has shared towards our purpose of educating the public. Also a big thanks to all those who attended.