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.
- NFTA admits proposed light rail to Amherst “really doesn’t” work unless UB ends its own bus service for studentsby Nathan Benson on August 21, 2025 at 5:08 pm
NFTA officials say a light rail extension to Amherst ‘really doesn’t’ work unless the University at Buffalo ends its own bus service it offers students.
- Protesters call out Congressman Kennedy’s sponsored trip to Israelby Nathan Benson on August 21, 2025 at 3:22 am
Dozens of protesters gathered at Symphony Circle, calling for an end to the Israel-Hamas war — and they had a sharp message for Congressman Tim Kennedy.
- Divided crowd listens to NFTA’s pitch for $2B metro rail expansion to Amherstby Nathan Benson on August 20, 2025 at 3:36 am
Hundreds turned out for a public meeting focused on the NFTA’s light rail expansion to Amherst. Some support it, but many are against it.
- Councilmember believes Comptroller is overstepping city charter over bond issueby Nathan Benson on August 19, 2025 at 1:02 am
Councilmember Nowakowski is questing decisions by city comptroller amid ongoing budget standoff, citing city charter provisions.
- Niagara Co. District Attorney expresses frustration over lack of cooperation in Granville caseby Nathan Benson on August 16, 2025 at 10:43 am
Erie Narcotics Chief D.J. Granville pleads guilty to reckless driving after crash. Receives $550 fine, community service. DA criticizes lack of cooperation with BPD.