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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.
- 1 person dead after apparent house explosion at Lake View homeby Nathan Benson on May 13, 2025 at 1:50 am
A house explosion occurred on Hamburg’s 5800 block West Lane Monday night. Multiple fire departments are on scene to handle recovery efforts.
- Fatal house explosion in Lake Viewby Nathan Benson on May 13, 2025 at 1:50 am
A house explosion occurred on Hamburg’s 5800 block West Lane Monday night. Multiple fire departments are on scene to handle recovery efforts.
- BPS never released McKinley H.S. shooting investigation report, not even to Buffalo Policeby Nathan Benson on May 12, 2025 at 11:20 pm
After 3 years, Buffalo School District withholds McKinley incident report from police, raising transparency concerns amid cover-up allegations.
- Hochul optimistic about Buffalo’s NFL Draft hosting potentialby Nathan Benson on May 10, 2025 at 7:27 pm
🏈 “We can do the impossible.” Governor Hochul just dropped a bold statement about Buffalo’s NFL Draft chances.
- Buffalo inches closer to 3% bed tax, parking authority setupby Nathan Benson on May 10, 2025 at 3:11 am
Acting Mayor Scanlon celebrates as his proposals gain backing in the state budget. Key budget proposals include hotel bed tax and parking authority plans.