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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.
- Mayor Ryan fires back at Somali flag criticism, saying online rhetoric led to threats
by Nathan Benson on July 3, 2026 at 11:21 pmThe saga of the Somali flag being raised in Niagara Square continued into Independence Day weekend.
- Threat to ‘blow up’ Buffalo City Hall follows Somali flag theft
by Nathan Benson on July 2, 2026 at 6:24 pmThe Somali flag that flew in Niagara Square is gone after overnight vandalism. City leaders say that’s only part of the story.
- Buffalo Board of Education outlines process to fill vacancy, and gets conduct training
by Nathan Benson on July 2, 2026 at 7:27 amAfter a tumultuous Buffalo Board of Education meeting last month, board members received conduct training during the July 1 work session.
- New owners of former NRG Plant in Dunkirk see “good arguments” in pitch to convert facility to nuclear
by Nathan Benson on June 30, 2026 at 11:53 pmRepresentatives for the company that now own the former NRG Plant in Dunkirk say the pitch to convert the facility to nuclear power “makes sense.”
- Nuclear 101 meeting being held for Dunkirk businesses and elected officials
by Nathan Benson on June 29, 2026 at 11:54 pmNYS Senator George Borrello says it’s important for elected leaders and the business community to understand the pros and cons of nuclear power.