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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.
- Buffalo Teachers Federation ‘approaching’ no-confidence in the Board of Education
by Nathan Benson on July 16, 2026 at 11:24 pmBuffalo Teachers Federation President Rich Nigro says that his membership is “approaching” no confidence in the Buffalo Board of Education.
- Buffalo Board of Education keeping details confidential after sudden resignation of superintendent
by Nathan Benson on July 15, 2026 at 11:27 pmThe Buffalo Board of Education was short on details on the resignation of Dr. Mubenga before, during, and after Wednesday’s regular meeting.
- ‘This is strange’; former Board of Education member says abrupt exit by BPS Superintendent doesn’t fit pattern of recent departures
by Nathan Benson on July 15, 2026 at 9:13 amDid Dr. Pascal Mubenga resign for a personnel or HR related matter? A former board of education member says his abrupt exit is “strange.”
- Dr. Pascal Mubenga resigns as Buffalo Schools superintendent effective immediately
by Nathan Benson on July 13, 2026 at 11:36 pmDr. Pascal Mubenga resigns as BPS superintendent, the Buffalo Board of Education appointed Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock as interim superintendent.
- 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.