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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 minutes The 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.
- Lawmakers hope Brown reverses OTB ethics, transparency woesby Nathan Benson on September 7, 2024 at 3:16 am
Brown was offered the position of president and CEO of Western Regional OTB. Lawmakers hope be brings an atmosphere of transparency to the organization. 00:0302:31 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Lawmakers were quick to release statements when it was announced…
- NYSDOT formally asks judge to dismiss lawsuits over Kensington Expressway projectby Nathan Benson on September 5, 2024 at 12:48 am
Multiple lawsuits were filed against the NYSDOT for their $1 billion plan to “cap and tunnel” the Kensington Expressway. 03:16 BUFFALO, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation has formally responded to lawsuits filed in Erie County…
- Here’s how many PSL the Bills’ have sold so far for the new stadiumby Nathan Benson on August 30, 2024 at 5:37 pm
New Bills Stadium PSL sales data obtained by 2 On Your side. Credit: AP ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — New data obtained through a freedom of information request by 2 On Your Side shows that a little more than 3,600 personal seat licenses have been sold for…
- Trial set for Bethlehem Steel fireby Nathan Benson on August 29, 2024 at 10:18 am
LACKAWANNA, N.Y. — The images from the former Bethlehem Steel engulfed in flames are etched in the memories of many Western New Yorkers. Now, nearly 8 years after the fire, a trial is expected to start in Erie County Supreme Court. A lawsuit was…
- Removal of Manhattan Project-era waste begins at Lewiston storage siteby Nathan Benson on August 28, 2024 at 10:41 am
The Army Corps of Engineers along with about 30 contractors have begun removing Manhattan Project-era waste from a storage site in Lewiston. 00:0302:30 LEWISTON, N.Y. — After decades of studies, community meetings, and public outcry, Manhattan…