Paranormal expert and author Mason Winfield delves into legends that have shrouded western New York for over a century, including a mysterious serpent sighting in the Erie Canal and a feminist ghost who warns railroad travelers of danger. Mason recounts chilling stories and discusses his mission to bridge academic research and public fascination with the supernatural.

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