Cat’s Long Island Haunted Hotspots:
5 of the Most Haunted Places on Long Island: Cat’s Haunted Hotspots!
Think you know Long Island? Think again!
From centuries-old buildings and abandoned institutions to one of the most famous haunted houses in the world, Long Island is filled with chilling legends, ghost stories and unexplained mysteries.
This Halloween season, join 106.1 BLI’s Cat on the Air as she explores some of Long Island’s most notorious haunted hotspots!
Each week, we’re uncovering the stories behind these legendary locations and asking one question: Haunted or not?
1. The St. James General Store — St. James, NY
Dating back to 1857, this historic general store has more than just antiques and old-fashioned charm! Local legends tell of mysterious footsteps, unexplained activity and even sightings of a ghostly little girl. Could someone from the past still be hanging around?
WATCH: Cat Explores the St. James General Store!
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2. The Amityville Horror House — Amityville, NY
One of the most famous allegedly haunted houses in the world sits right here on Long Island! Following a horrific crime in 1974, the home’s next residents claimed they experienced terrifying paranormal encounters. Their story inspired bestselling books and Hollywood movies, and even the home’s address was eventually changed to discourage curious visitors.
But how much of the legend is actually true?
WATCH: Cat Explores the Amityville Horror House!
3. Kings Park Psychiatric Center — Kings Park, NY
Once home to thousands of patients, this former psychiatric hospital closed in 1996, leaving behind imposing, abandoned buildings and decades of unsettling history. Legends of ghostly figures, unexplained screams and mysterious noises have made it one of Long Island’s most infamous haunted locations.
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4. Sweet Hollow Road — Huntington, NY
Would you drive down this road after dark? Known for its winding turns and eerie atmosphere, Sweet Hollow Road is the subject of numerous urban legends, including sightings of a mysterious Lady in White who allegedly appears along the roadside before disappearing.
WATCH: Coming Soon!
5. Katie’s of Smithtown — Smithtown, NY
A night out with a side of the supernatural? Katie’s of Smithtown isn’t your average neighborhood bar! Built on the site of the former Trainor Hotel, which burned down in 1909, this local hotspot has become famous for its alleged paranormal activity.
From glasses mysteriously flying off shelves to ghostly figures appearing in mirrors, staff and patrons have reported plenty of unexplained encounters. One of its most notorious alleged spirits is Charlie Klein, a former bartender and Prohibition-era bootlegger who apparently never called it a night!
Katie’s has even been featured on paranormal television shows, including Ghost Adventures.
Would you grab a drink with a ghost?
WATCH: Coming Soon!
New Haunted Hotspots Every Week!
The scares don’t stop here!
Join Cat on the Air each week as she explores another haunted hotspot right here on Long Island, uncovering the history, mysterious legends and stories that have kept locals talking for generations.
We’ll be adding each new episode right here, so bookmark this page and check back weekly for the latest haunted adventure!
Now we want to know: Do YOU believe in ghosts? Which Long Island haunted hotspot should Cat visit next?