If you’re here, you’re here for a reason. Let’s get into it, shall we?
This is the website for Nate Benson.
I, Nate, your intrepid news cruise director, will be guiding you here with a variety of articles I post on the regular as I cover the news in western New York.
Do you capitalize the Western in western New York? I’ve never gotten a ruling on that.
Regardless, I’ll also post some background thoughts to some stories I’ve produced, original posts in an early oughts blog-style, and share some personal projects I’m working on.
- My pandemic broadcasting setupReading Time: 5 minutesThe pandemic presented a lot of obstacles, but I saw it as an opportunity to refine my workflow and become as efficient as possible as a broadcast journalist. Here are a few things I did…
Since returning to WGRZ in 2019, I’ve focused a lot of reporting on broadband issues in WNY. Here is the story that kicked it all off.
^^^ That story was recognized with an Associated Press award in 2020.^^^
Authory profile of Nathan Benson Journalist in Buffalo, NY.
- Community group to NYSDOT: “Give us back our park!”by Nathan Benson on July 9, 2025 at 3:19 am
Humboldt Parkway advocates appeal to reclaim green space, challenging past neglect and demanding restoration of the public area obliterated in 1957.
- Buffalo’s Erie Basin Marina sparks concerns over inactivity and vagrancyby Nathan Benson on July 4, 2025 at 10:56 pm
One waterfront leader says Buffalo’s marina is being left to rot—and he’s calling out City Hall for it. 🏙️ What’s missing there, and what he wants to change:
- New appeal aims to remove Kensington Expressway and rebuild the original Humboldt Parkwayby Nathan Benson on July 3, 2025 at 11:17 pm
The legal battle over the Kensington Expressway isn’t over yet. A new appeal could force the state to undo a major infrastructure project that began in 1958.
- Police Commissioner confirms ongoing investigations related to claims made against BPS by SVU Detectiveby Nathan Benson on July 3, 2025 at 1:48 am
Buffalo’s top cop confirmed there are active investigations tied to Detective Richard Hy’s explosive podcast appearance. But that’s not the only thing under review:
- City lawmakers seek a Parking Authority update from the acting mayorby Nathan Benson on July 2, 2025 at 12:50 am
Buffalo’s plan to create a parking authority was approved nearly two months ago — but now city lawmakers say they’re still waiting. What’s causing the holdup?