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.
- Local candidate raises concerns over early voting guidance at Buffalo siteby Nathan Benson on October 30, 2025 at 1:57 am
Betty Jean Grant says voters were told something that could change how they cast their ballots. Here’s what she’s asking — and how officials responded.
- City Comptroller seeks access to $50M rainy-day fund to fix budget deficitby Nathan Benson on October 27, 2025 at 9:24 pm
City Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams is seeking permission to tap into $50M rainy-day fund in order to fix the budget gap.
- Race 2 City Hall: Gardner continues self-financed run, Ryan returns donations from city hall staffby Nathan Benson on October 27, 2025 at 10:52 am
The 11-day campaign finance reports have dropped, and it paints two distinct pictures in the Buffalo Mayoral race.
- Seneca Nation says NYS ‘doesn’t seem like they want to negotiate fairly’ for a new gaming compactby Nathan Benson on October 22, 2025 at 9:35 pm
The Seneca Nation says New York State has gone silent in key talks — and their president says he’s ready to take action if things don’t change.
- Buffalo bond battle rages on as city Comptroller says she’ll appeal court orderby Nathan Benson on October 22, 2025 at 1:11 am
Comptroller Miller-Williams to appeal ruling over role of comptroller. Scanlon and other city leaders react, saying appeal will further delay funding.