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 minutes The 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.
- 3 former staffers from Assemblyman Burke’s office say they were fired for demanding he make a stronger stance against white supremacyby Nathan Benson on May 23, 2022 at 11:30 pm
The three staffers Burke fired on May 17 say they urged lawmakers to stand up against white supremacy in the wake of the racially motivated shooting at Tops. WEST SENECA, N.Y. — Up until Tuesday of last week, three senior staffers for Assemblyman Pat…
- Walmart donates to African American Cultural Center, avoids Buffalo location questionsby Nathan Benson on May 19, 2022 at 11:30 pm
Walmart came to Buffalo to donate money, but wouldn’t answer questions about opening a location in Buffalo proper. BUFFALO, N.Y. — The influx of donations, pop-up markets and goodwill is hitting critical mass in the wake of the mass shooting at the…
- Lawmakers were working to redefine domestic terrorism in NY prior to mass shootingby Nathan Benson on May 18, 2022 at 12:20 am
The bill defines a mass gathering site as anything with more than 25 people. ALBANY, N.Y. — President Biden had a clear message to the nation in regards to the mass shooting at a Tops in Buffalo on Saturday where 10 Black people were killed. “What…
- A new covered wooden bridge in Cowlesville will be dedicated to a World War II veteranby Nathan Benson on May 13, 2022 at 9:18 pm
Sergeant Charles Cannon was lost in action while trying to cross the Rhine River in March 1945. This dedication will bridge his legacy for another 100 years. COWLESVILLE, N.Y. — It isn’t too often a new covered wooden bridge is built. But to replace…
- Juneteenth building deemed uninhabitableby Nathan Benson on May 11, 2022 at 7:08 pm
In a text Thursday, officials said despite the news about its Genesee St. headquarters, the annual Juneteenth Festival will take place as scheduled. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Juneteenth officials got an update about the status of its headquarters following a…
