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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 proposing 25% tax levy increase in his city budget; no majority support for it in Common Council
by Nathan Benson on March 19, 2026 at 8:32 pmBuffalo homeowners may face a $20-30 monthly tax increase to bridge a $45M budget gap.
- Buffalo Board of Education meeting lacks agenda item focused on investigation report, but changes have been made
by Nathan Benson on March 19, 2026 at 3:28 amA 100-plus-page investigation flagged serious safety concerns within Buffalo Public Schools — yet the report wasn’t formally discussed at the latest board meeting.
- Amherst Youth Hockey investigating altercation between parent and coach after recent game
by Nathan Benson on March 17, 2026 at 11:13 pmAmherst Youth Hockey investigating altercation between parent and coach at a recent game in Rochester. The incident is highlighting a worrisome trend in the sport.
- NYSEG, RG&E want to raise the temperature threshold for disconnecting customers, citing lost collection opportunities
by Nathan Benson on March 16, 2026 at 3:13 pmAvangrid told state regulators they want to raise the temperature disconnection threshold form 85° to 90°.
- Mayor Ryan wants the city to take the lead on the Scajaquada Expressway redevelopment
by Nathan Benson on March 14, 2026 at 2:43 amMayor Sean Ryan wants the City of Buffalo to take control of redeveloping the Scajaquada Expressway after years of stalled planning.