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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.
- Sean Ryan discusses help from state Comptroller and releasing Granville report in first press conference as Mayor
by Nathan Benson on January 2, 2026 at 11:47 amMayor Ryan outlined some of the first actions of his administration, including potentially releasing documents related to the response of the Granville crash by BPD.
- As inauguration nears, mayor-elect Sean Ryan finalizes administrative roles for City Hall
by Nathan Benson on January 1, 2026 at 1:02 amRyan’s team screened over 1,200 candidates for top City Hall positions. Now, the final list is out.
- Esquilin demoted from lieutenant to detective sergeant for role in Granville incident
by Nathan Benson on January 1, 2026 at 12:34 amA high-ranking Buffalo Police officer is losing her title after the department wrapped up its investigation into the controversial hit-and-run crashes.
- Officers involved in Granville crash response disciplined by Buffalo Police Department
by Nathan Benson on December 31, 2025 at 4:12 amBuffalo officers face disciplinary actions over crash involving Narcotics Chief D.J. Granville.
- On The Agenda w/ Nate Benson: Scanlon reflects about his time as Mayor, and discusses his future
by Nathan Benson on December 29, 2025 at 7:53 pmIn the final days of his administration, acting Mayor Chris Scanlon highlights some of the success and frustrations during his time in office.