Ghostly encounters at the former brickyards in Warners, NY, are primarily connected to the apparition of a gargoyle and an urban legend about a gargoyle. The specific location is where Onondaga brick was once manufactured, and the area was known for its clay pits. The most widely known paranormal story is that of a gargoyle that supposedly awakens at midnight. Though it is a prevalent local legend, some have claimed that the story was fabricated by a local resident for entertainment. While the gargoyle is the most famous part of the legend, other strange events have been reported near the old brickyard, including: Unexplained, strange winds that only affect certain people. Electronic equipment, such as flashlights, malfunctioning or failing completely while on the grounds but returning to normal after leaving. Reports from residents who spent time in the area but never saw anything themselves, though they had heard the stories.