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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.
- 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
- NFTA increases contract with Buffalo Schools by $30M; Board of Education pushes back on rush to finalize deal
by Nathan Benson on August 20, 2026 at 12:37 pmA contract between the NFTA and Buffalo Schools to provide passes for students is increasing by $30M. The Board of Education is split on what to do.
- “The truth prevailed” Hawkins says as Buffalo Board of Education sexual harassment investigation concluded the claims could not be substantiated
by Nathan Benson on August 19, 2026 at 8:49 pmAn investigation by Hodgson Russ LLP concluded the sexual harassment claims against Buffalo Board of Education member Lewis “Muki” Hawkins were unsubstantiated.
- 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.