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 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.
- State comptroller’s race pits experience versus fresh approach to the watchdog office
by Nathan Benson on June 19, 2026 at 3:31 amThree Democratic Party candidates for comptroller want voters to send them to Albany. But what will earn their vote?
- Heated Buffalo Board of Education meeting addresses sexual harassment allegations and cabinet raises
by Nathan Benson on June 18, 2026 at 3:33 amThe Buffalo Board of Education announced that it will hire a firm to investigate sexual harassment allegations made against one of its members.
- GOP candidate for Governor Bruce Blakeman outlines key positions in exclusive interview with 2 On Your Side
by Nathan Benson on June 17, 2026 at 3:46 amRepublican Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman sat down with 2 On Your Side for an exclusive interview ahead of his campaign office opening in Amherst.
- General Counsel and two assistant counsels resign from Buffalo Public Schools’ legal department
by Nathan Benson on June 16, 2026 at 4:13 pmAs the Buffalo Board of Education navigates sexual harassment allegations, 60% of the BPS law department have resigned.
- Secrecy of misconduct complaint a point of contention for Buffalo Board of Education members
by Nathan Benson on June 14, 2026 at 3:17 amNearly two weeks after Buffalo Board of Education leadership were notified of about a misconduct complaint, the full board still hasn’t actually seen it.