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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.
- Amid BPS closure plan concerns, a 2026 Chevy Tahoe that retails for $70,000 is sitting in the district garage—and no one will say who it’s for
by Nathan Benson on October 7, 2026 at 7:56 pmThere seems to be a mystery surrounding who a fully loaded 2026 Chevy Tahoe is intended for at Buffalo Public Schools, and how it was actually ordered.
- BPS interim superintendent calls for understanding and listening, says there is no ‘Plan B’ for closures
by Nathan Benson on October 7, 2026 at 7:49 pmThe BPS interim superintendent spoke for the first time since the district proposed closing eight schools. She says the plan has been in the works for months.
- Seneca Nation says agreement in principle reached with New York State for new gaming compact
by Nathan Benson on October 1, 2026 at 11:23 pmPresident JC Seneca announced that an agreement in principle has been reached, and was agreed upon about a month ago.
- NYSDEC reports nearly 1,000 properties tested for radiation, but frustration remains for property owners
by Nathan Benson on September 10, 2026 at 1:50 amNearly 1,000 properties have been tested in the two counties, resulting in at least 32 properties needing additional follow-up with the EPA.
- Chef at popular Allentown restaurant being detained by ICE, despite properly seeking asylum
by Nathan Benson on August 31, 2026 at 10:47 pmAllentown chef Keiber Alexander Esposito Martinez went through the proper channels to seek asylum. He was still detained by ICE on Aug 17, his lawyers don’t know why