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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.
- Sexual harassment investigation into Buffalo Public Schools board member reportedly complete
by Nathan Benson on August 18, 2026 at 10:33 pmBPS board is reportedly expected to see the findings of the investigation into Muki Hawkins Wednesday, but findings are not guaranteed to be released to the public
- Hochul calls property owners impacted by radiation as NYSDEC, EPA continue search for hotspots
by Nathan Benson on August 17, 2026 at 10:14 pmNYSDEC says that of the 630 completed radiation tests, 4 properties have been referred to the EPA for possible work. Hochul says she’s spoken to affected homeowners.
- Gov. Hochul says she won’t politicize the situation by visiting Niagara Co. homes impacted by radiation testing
by Nathan Benson on August 14, 2026 at 11:50 amGov. Hochul says she won’t politicize the fear, like others, over recent radiation testing at numerous Niagara County properties.
- Lockport Common Council rejects zoning resolution for vacant Bewley redevelopment
by Nathan Benson on August 12, 2026 at 11:57 pmAll but one member of the Lockport Common Council voted against a resolution to rezone the parking lot for the $66M redevelopment of the Bewley building.
- A 1981 state report warned about radioactive slag and contamination in Niagara County
by Nathan Benson on August 12, 2026 at 10:59 amA state report issued in 1981 highlighted the problem of contaminated slag being spread throughout Niagara County.