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.
- Legal expert: investor lawsuit likely led to federal investigation into Woodhill Capital Ponzi scheme
by Nathan Benson on April 9, 2026 at 9:33 pmA company promising financing for heavy equipment is now facing serious allegations. According to a legal expert, the claims sound “textbook.”
- FBI conducts search at Woodhill Capital in Williamsville; lawsuit alleges more than $13M lost in Ponzi scheme
by Nathan Benson on April 9, 2026 at 1:57 amFBI agents carried out a court‑ordered search at a Williamsville business this week. The search happened just days after serious allegations surfaced.
- Potential candidates for Erie County Executive kick off the ‘soft launch’
by Nathan Benson on April 9, 2026 at 12:30 amThe Erie County Executive race is still more than a year away, but behind the scenes, things are already starting to move. Read who’s circling the race.
- Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes not seeking reelection, plans to retire from state legislature
by Nathan Benson on April 7, 2026 at 11:30 pm2 On Your Side has confirmed that Crystal Peoples-Stokes is no longer seeking reelection for her seat in the NYS Assembly
- Comptroller Kevin Hardwick pitches plans for county surplus, including aid for Buffalo
by Nathan Benson on April 7, 2026 at 6:59 pmComptroller Kevin Hardwick is asking the Legislature to consider sharing a chunk of its surplus with the city of Buffalo to help with their financial woes.