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.
- A temporary school, a toxic past: Former students believe Niagara County classroom made them sick
by Nathan Benson on August 28, 2026 at 12:20 amFormer students describe attending classes surrounded by fences, warning signs, and scattered drums at a former Niagara County military property.
- Buffalo School Board felt ‘strong-armed’ by $80M NFTA contract, but approved the new deal
by Nathan Benson on August 26, 2026 at 11:35 pmCompared to the $75 per month fee that the general public would pay for an NFTA bus pass, Buffalo Public Schools will be paying $85.50 per pass each month.
- Still waiting: 99th St. family fights for relocation after waste found on property near Love Canal
by Nathan Benson on August 25, 2026 at 11:51 pmMore than a month after test results showed industrial contamination exceeding state limits on their property, the McKiernan family is still fighting for relocation.
- DEC, EPA tout proactive radiation screening, but still won’t disclose how many communities might need testing
by Nathan Benson on August 24, 2026 at 6:56 pmNYSDEC says 30 properties have been referred to the EPA for additional follow-up after radiation testing, but won’t say how many communities need testing.
- Students and parents from Da Vinci High School call for new plan to relocate school
by Nathan Benson on August 21, 2026 at 9:34 pmStudents say the conditions in a temporary Da Vinci High School on E. Utica St. are not acceptable for a functioning high school