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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.
- As Woodhill Capital Ponzi scheme unfolds, U.S. Attorney DiGiacomo explains how that type of fraud remain under the radar
by Nathan Benson on May 7, 2026 at 3:38 amU.S. Attorney DiGiacomo says that in order for Ponzi schemes to thrive, they need consistent new investment, and they become public when they fall apart.
- Retired judge urges Erie County to not settle ‘Buffalo 5’ cases
by Nathan Benson on May 7, 2026 at 3:21 amRetired State Supreme Court Justice, and former assistant District Attorney, Timothy Drury is urging Erie County not to settle one of the “Buffalo 5” verdicts.
- Richard Teplitsky charged with mail and wire fraud over alleged Ponzi scheme at Woodhill Capital
by Nathan Benson on May 5, 2026 at 7:15 pmRichard Teplitsky is charged with mail and wire fraud over an alleged Ponzi scheme at Woodhill Capital, defrauding clients of tens of millions, say prosecutors.
- Forgot to pay that parking ticket from 8 years ago? Mayor Ryan’s administration plans to come collect
by Nathan Benson on May 5, 2026 at 1:13 amDuring budget workshops, the Ryan administration revealed that they plan to go back as far as 8 years to collect on any unpaid fines and fee’s that are outstanding
- $15K for shirts? $9K for furniture? $102K graphic artist? Common Council begins to pick apart Mayor Ryan’s budget proposal
by Nathan Benson on May 3, 2026 at 1:34 amTwo meetings totaled nearly 12 hours, and for much of it, Leah Halton-Pope peppered Ryan Administration officials with questions to justify some budget decisions.