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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.
- Why is the NYSDOT hosting Kensington Expressway listening sessions, and why should you go?
by Nathan Benson on December 12, 2025 at 12:38 amAround 200 people showed up to the first Kensington Expressway listening session. The NYSDOT explains why more people need to should come to the next one.
- Sources: Mayor-elect Ryan tapping former Chief of Detectives for Buffalo Police interim Commissioner
by Nathan Benson on December 11, 2025 at 2:22 pmIt is expected that Mayor-elect Sean Ryan will be selecting former Chief of Detectives Craig Macy as interim Buffalo Police Commissioner.
- Does New York State owe you money? Well, they owe Josh Allen, Byron Brown, and Kathy Hochul some cash
by Nathan Benson on December 10, 2025 at 11:01 pmThere’s more than $20 billion sitting unclaimed in New York. Here’s how to find out if any is yours.
- Council members have optimism and ‘wait and see’ reaction to Mayor-elect Ryan’s plans
by Nathan Benson on December 10, 2025 at 4:13 amMayor-elect Ryan’s bold plans bring hope for a fresh start in city gov. But with raises & grants, will it strain Buffalonians? See what local council members are saying.
- Oishei Foundation and Wilson Foundation finalizing deal to contribute to Ryan administration transition fund
by Nathan Benson on December 9, 2025 at 4:11 amTwo major foundations are set to back Mayor-elect Sean Ryan’s vision with contributions to a transition fund. What could this mean for the city’s future?