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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.
- Erie Co. Legislature passes budget amendments, removes plans for new Sheriff’s jail in Aldenby Nathan Benson on December 2, 2025 at 12:57 pm
A $20M jail project study is out, raising concerns about future costs.
- Cobblestone District building owner wins appeal, previous lawsuit against city can move forwardby Nathan Benson on November 26, 2025 at 3:23 am
The saga of legal battles between a Cobblestone District building owner and the city of Buffalo continues after the Appellate Division hands Darryl Carr a victory.
- Buffalo Common Council looks to change city law in order to hire legislative counselby Nathan Benson on November 26, 2025 at 12:34 am
The kerfuffle between the Comptroller’s office, Administration and Council has led lawmakers to seek changes to city law so they can hire legislative counsel.
- As new Bills stadium PSL sales surpass 90%, what options will fans without a seat license have?by Nathan Benson on November 25, 2025 at 1:53 am
48,620 PSL’s have been sold, out of 54,628 being made available at the new Highmark Stadium. Will the average fan be able to buy an ticket on game day?
- Jury awards estate of Buffalo 5 member Darryl Boyd $80M for wrongful conviction, misconduct by Erie County District Attorneyby Nathan Benson on November 20, 2025 at 1:27 am
Jury awards estate of “Buffalo Five” member Darryl Bond $80 million. Boyd was wrongfully incarcerated for a murder in 1977,