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As one of the original 13 colonies, as well as the port of entry for millions of immigrants in the last 150 years, New York state has been an epicenter for genealogical research. But genealogists are now saying the state is making their jobs more difficult, with increased restrictions on what documents one can obtain for research purposes, and interminable wait times to receive them. On this episode of "The Eagle," reporter Rick Karlin takes a look into these claims.
Also on this episode, we'll recap the events surrounding Nauman Hussain's conviction last week in Schoharie of manslaughter in the deaths of 20 people.
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It hasn't been the smoothest start to a season for the Albany Empire arena football team, who have dominated their league for two years running. Since former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown came to town and assumed leadership of the squad, the coach was fired (and rehired), players were suspended after an incident on the team bus, there have been payroll issues, confusing claims of total ownership, and three straight losses. On this episode of "The Eagle," we will unpack some of the drama surrounding the Empire, and explore the question of who actually owns the team.
Also on this episode, we'll have the latest developments in the trial of Nauman Hussain, the limo company operator accused of causing 20 deaths after a limo with faulty brakes crashed in Schoharie in 2018.
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Ten years ago, a Schenectady man and three of his young children died in a horrific house fire in Hamilton Hill. A 5-year-old child named Sa'fyre Terry miraculously survived the blaze, albeit with severe, disfiguring burns. She would go on to make national headlines two years later, when her aunt's social media post asking for Christmas cards on behalf of her niece went viral — cards came in from President Barack Obama and Beyoncé, among many others.
Investigators say the fire on Hulett Street was arson. But after 10 years, and a great deal of perjury convictions by players involved with the Terry family, there are no official culprits. On this episode of "The Eagle," cops and courts reporter Robert Gavin looks back at the case.
Also on this episode, reporter Larry Rulison gives us an update on the first week of Nauman Hussain's trial in Schoharie.
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Five years after a limousine with faulty brakes violently crashed in a small upstate county, killing 20 people, the owner of the limo company go to trial. Nauman Hussain faces up to 15 years in prison on 20 counts of manslaughter.
On this episode of “The Eagle,” reporter Larry Rulison goes over what we can expect to see in court next week when jury selection is slated to begin.
Also on this episode, health reporter Rachel Silberstein discusses the status of the pandemic—where are we now, three years after it began?
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One of the biggest names in fashion, Isaac Mizrahi has dressed countless A-list celebs for the runway and red carpet. Now, it's his turn to step into the spotlight. The designer and entertainer is touring the country performing a cabaret-style show featuring song and stories. He will be in Saratoga Springs this week, and sat down to chat with us on "The Eagle."
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The ruins of the Kenwood Academy campus in Albany have left investigators few clues as to how the March 23 fire started. They say they believe it was the result of human action, but cannot say if it was accidental or intentional. Meanwhile, ownership of the property—and a $2 million insurance payout—remains unclear. On this episode of "The Eagle," reporter Steve Hughes goes over what we know about the Kenwood fire.
Also on this episode, reporter Rose Schneider talks about her quest to determine whether there is a time capsule inside the Philip Schuyler statue outside Albany City Hall that would be revealed when the statue comes down.
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