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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.
- Buffalo Common Council divided over cuts to Mayor Ryan’s proposed budget
by Nathan Benson on May 22, 2026 at 2:50 pmDays before the deadline for the Common Council to either pass or amend Mayor Ryan’s $681M budget, city lawmakers are split on how much to cut.
- Former Erie County narcotics chief charged with firearm storage violation after Niagara Square incident
by Nathan Benson on May 21, 2026 at 2:56 pmFormer Erie County Narcotics Chief DJ Granville was charged with failing to safely store firearms after a loaded gun was found in a vehicle left in Niagara Square.
- Buffalo Police investigating whether gun found in abandoned car belongs to former narcotics chief DJ Granville
by Nathan Benson on May 21, 2026 at 2:49 amAccording to multiple sources, investigators believe a gun found in an abandoned vehicle overnight belongs to former Erie County Narcotics Chief DJ Granville.
- Buffalo bond standoff adding millions to city projects as Comptroller pledges another appeal
by Nathan Benson on May 20, 2026 at 1:15 amCity Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams says she will seek another appeal in the bond standoff between her office, Common Council, and Mayor’s office.
- As Woodhill Capital Ponzi scheme unfolds, U.S. Attorney DiGiacomo explains how that type of fraud remain under the radar
by Nathan Benson on May 7, 2026 at 3:38 amU.S. Attorney DiGiacomo says that in order for Ponzi schemes to thrive, they need consistent new investment, and they become public when they fall apart.