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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 minutes The 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.
- New bill seeks to review Pro Wrestling regulationsby Nathan Benson on June 3, 2023 at 3:13 am
New York State still regulates pro wrestling like a combat sport, similar to MMA and boxing. A new bill proposed in the state senate would review those regulations. BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York State still regulates professional wrestling. The cat has…
- Big Kahuna boat christened at Canalsideby Nathan Benson on May 26, 2023 at 8:40 pm
Big Kahuna can carry up to 45 passengers on its 90-minute trips. It is 50 feet long, 14 feet wide, and has two outboard engines. BUFFALO, N.Y. — There’s now a Big Kahuna at Canalside, helping tourists have a good time. A new tiki tour boat called…
- Update: Missing Grand Island student has been found; individual in custodyby Nathan Benson on May 25, 2023 at 3:19 pm
The sheriff’s office reported that she was located early Friday morning. GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — Update: on Friday morning the FBI confirmed that Hailey Williams had been found. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a missing 13-year-girl was…
- ‘I am committed to bringing this woman justice,’ DA says after Clara ‘Claire’ Gomez’s deathby Nathan Benson on May 25, 2023 at 3:14 am
Claire, as she’s fondly referred to by those who knew her, was killed after a vehicle involved in a car chase hit her Tuesday night on Main Street. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Clara “Clarie” Gomez was killed Tuesday night after being hit by a vehicle on Main St,…
- City says Michigan Ave. Bridge repairs can only be done in summer, businesses not happy with short noticeby Nathan Benson on May 24, 2023 at 3:22 am
City says critical repairs are needed to extend the life of the Michigan Ave. bridge. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Repairs to the Michigan Ave. Bridge have been in the design phase for the last two years, according to City of Buffalo engineer, Nolan Skipper.…
