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.
- Gendron’s plea against death penalty option rejected by judgeby Nathan Benson on April 22, 2025 at 9:35 pm
A federal judge has upheld the possibility of the death penalty in Payton Gendron’s federal case.
- When can the public weigh-in on the Buffalo budget?by Nathan Benson on April 22, 2025 at 10:43 am
There will be only two opportunities for the public’s opinions will be heard regarding the city of Buffalo budget.
- Battle brewing over Buffalo bed tax and parking proposalsby Nathan Benson on April 19, 2025 at 2:55 am
A battle is brewing among members of Buffalo Common Council, State Assembly, and State Senate over the proposed hotel bed tax and parking authority proposals.
- Buffalo Common Council, acting mayor ponder tough budget choices if the state says no to revenue requestsby Nathan Benson on April 18, 2025 at 12:37 am
Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon warns of possible dire consequences: a 30% tax hike or city department job cuts.
- Lex Luger: From Western New York to the WWE Hall of Fameby Nathan Benson on April 17, 2025 at 8:20 pm
Lex Luger will be inducted by his longtime friend, WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Diamond Dallas Page.