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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.
- Looking back: 10 years since the historic Bethlehem Steel fire in Lackawanna
by Nathan Benson on November 9, 2026 at 8:56 pmHundreds of firefighters spent 11 days at the site of the former Bethlehem Steel Plant after the largest fire in Lackawanna history sparked on November 9, 2016.
- On the Agenda with Nate Benson: A recap of the midterm elections
by Nathan Benson on November 6, 2026 at 11:54 pmA recap of the midterm elections, a race that’s still too close to call, and a conference that sparked outrage toward the Buffalo Board of Education.
- Planned conference trip by BPS and Board of Ed members renews criticism of Woz Ed program
by Nathan Benson on November 6, 2026 at 11:33 pmBuffalo Public Schools has spent $12 million implementing the Woz Ed curriculum in the last five years. Critics say it’s a waste. Advocates say its necessary.
- After backlash, Buffalo Board of Education members no longer attending $15K conference in Arizona
by Nathan Benson on November 5, 2026 at 11:28 pmAfter scrutiny over expenses related to a conference in Arizona, members of the Buffalo Board of Education are no longer attending it.
- Only 561 votes separate Taughrin and Chludzinski in the 143rd Assembly race that is still too close to call
by Nathan Benson on November 4, 2026 at 11:22 pmWhile all early and election day votes have been counted, absentee ballots will determine the outcome of the 143rd Assembly race.