Natalie Mooney

North Carolina, Wilmington

Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News

Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News Coastal NC

Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News Central NC

Reporter/MMJ for @SpecNews1CNY and @NewhouseSU grad. Story ideas? Email me at [email protected]. Retweets/likes are not endorsements.

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Articles

N.Y. sheriff's office disables Facebook comments, raising legal questions

2 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Natalie Mooney

The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, even on social media. So, what happens when a public figure limits who can participate in online public forums? It’s an issue that pops up time and time again in this digital age, as social media has become one of the primary ways the public can connect with public officials.
Three Mid-State correction officers reject plea deals

2 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Natalie Mooney

Five of the 10 officers charged in connection with the death of Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility earlier this year were back in Oneida Couty court Thursday to discuss their plea offers. Thomas Eck, Michael Iffert and David Slawson all rejected their plea deals, opting instead to go to trial. Details of those offers are not yet known. Eck, who is charged with first-degree manslaughter, will be back in court on Aug.
A look into dive units as crews continue search for missing 5-year-old

3 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Natalie Mooney

Recovery efforts for the 5-year-old who fell into the Genesee River on Sunday are still underway. Incidents like it are not only tragic for the families and the communities involved, but also taxing and dangerous for the dive teams that have to navigate the waters. Water is as beautiful as it is baleful. It’s powerful and unpredictable, which can make it extremely dangerous.
South Korean delegation visits New York schools

3 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Natalie Mooney

The world of education is shifting, and many institutions are no longer putting as much of an emphasis on getting kids into top universities. Instead, they’re focusing on the importance of trades and roles that better serve individual communities. It’s a shift that’s happening globally. In fact, a delegation of educators from South Korea have been touring schools around New York to learn more about a “community school” strategy and how something similar can be implemented overseas.
Rite Aid customers scramble to find replacement as chain closes

3 weeks ago | mynews13.com | Natalie Mooney

Rite Aids across the nation will be closing their doors for good — the question is: when? According to a state WARN notice, the stores were scheduled to close Wednesday, but many are still open for business. What You Need To KnowRite Aid stores across the country are closing permanentlyThousands of employees are being laid off as a resultPharmacy services can still be accessed until stores closeOne of the stores that’s still open is the Rite Aid at Sweetheart Corners in North Syracuse.
McMahon says environmental impact statement for Micron project is coming soon

3 weeks ago | mynews13.com | Natalie Mooney

Onondaga County has been waiting to see a draft version of Micron’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), a report that dives deep into the effect the massive chip making facility will have on the region’s water, air quality, and native species. While some anticipated the release of the report in early June, Onondaga County officials say the public will have to wait a little longer.
Funding cuts cause Onondaga County child care program to look at the numbers

3 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Natalie Mooney

For the first time in years, new applicants to Onondaga County’s Child Care Assistance Program will be put on a waitlist. The program provides no or low-cost child care to families who qualify.
In latest twist, Homeland Security removes list of sanctuary jurisdictions

3 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Natalie Mooney

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s list of sanctuary jurisdictions, which featured numerous communities in upstate New York, no long appears on the department’s website. If you’re looking for the page, it currently shows a “page not found” error message.
'When we fight, we win': TCGplayer employees rally after layoff announcement

1 month ago | mynews13.com | Natalie Mooney

eBay is under fire for laying off more than 200 employees from Syracuse’s TCGplayer office, which is described as the leading marketplace for trading card games like Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokémon. TCGplayer started out as a small business, but grew quickly, and was eventually bought by eBay a few years ago in a nearly $300 million deal.
Connected for crime: Mohawk Valley Crime Analysis Center gets upgrade

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Natalie Mooney

Crime fighting is a collaborative effort in New York state. The state has a string of crime analysis centers, which are intertwined to help solve criminal cases.