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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.
- Curfew or no curfew? City lawmakers react to idea about implementing a curfew after holiday violence
by Nathan Benson on July 9, 2026 at 11:09 pmShould the city of Buffalo have a curfew? Mayor Ryan’s office is exploring the idea, but Buffalo Common Council Members are sour on the idea.
- Community gathers to look for solutions after violent holiday weekend
by Nathan Benson on July 8, 2026 at 11:13 pmMore than 200 people attended an emergency community meeting organized by Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart to address violence in the City of Buffalo.
- No, Buffalo Police Commissioner Shields was not out of town over the July 4th holiday
by Nathan Benson on July 8, 2026 at 8:24 pmThere was considerable speculation about the whereabouts of Buffalo Police Commissioner Shields over the Independence holiday.
- “That’s simply false”: Deputy Mayor, Police Union clash over contract negotiations
by Nathan Benson on July 7, 2026 at 11:52 pmThe Buffalo PBA says that they have repeatedly tried to schedule a sit down with the Ryan Administration to discuss a new contract. Deputy Mayor Whyte disputes that.
- Finance commissioner resigns from Ryan administration just days into new fiscal year
by Nathan Benson on July 7, 2026 at 7:39 pmJessica Brown has resigned as the Commissioner for Administration, Finance and Urban Affairs for the City of Buffalo.