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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.
- Two cancer battles lead to celebration of life and riding with purpose for WNY manby Nathan Benson on June 26, 2026 at 8:44 pm
James Bailey has had two cancer battles before the age of 30, but advanced treatment and family support
- Buffalo Board of Education hires law firm to investigate misconduct allegationsby Nathan Benson on June 26, 2026 at 5:57 pm
The Buffalo Board of Education has hired Hodgson Russ LLP to investigate harassment allegations against a board member.
- Cindi McEachon resigns from Buffalo Board of Education, citing ‘culture of punishment’ from leadershipby Nathan Benson on June 24, 2026 at 2:24 pm
Cindi McEachon is resigning from the Buffalo Board of Education, saying there is a culture of punishment from board leadership and overall weak governance.
- Artist charged for “Zell No” graffiti at Tonawanda polling placeby Nathan Benson on June 24, 2026 at 1:07 am
Artist Courtney Francis Fallon faces charges of criminal tampering and alleges political motives linked to her wheat paste graffiti at voting sites
- Big money flows into Primary races Statewide and in Erie Countyby Nathan Benson on June 23, 2026 at 3:39 am
Quite a bit of money has flowed to candidates running in Primary races for statewide and local legislature seats.




