Nate Benson @natebenson Twitter profile

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Nate Benson

2 years

I’ve never witnessed the #LakeEffect wall move like that. This was around 11:30pm Friday as the band shifted into #Buffalo . This was absolutely unreal to witness. @WGRZ

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

7 months

Would it be a snowstorm in Buffalo if someone wasn’t getting some last minute beverages? @wgrz .

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@natebenson

5 years

Okay, this was clever.

NowThis Impact

@nowthisimpact

5 years

What if Fox News covered Trump the way it covered Obama? It would look like this

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8 years

The roof of the old Bethlehem Steel plant has collapsed. @wgrz

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3 years

Coordinators and assistant coaches shouldn’t be allowed to interview for the HC job of other teams while their current team is still in the playoffs. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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4 years

The crowd of several hundred in Niagara Square just took a knee, raised a fist in the air and chanted “I can’t breathe.” Someone on the megaphone turned to city hall and said “ @MayorByronBrown , do you see this?” A powerful moment to witness. #GeorgeFloyd . @WGRZ

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@natebenson

4 years

“To the idiot who set city hall on fire, we have you on camera IDIOT, and we are going to prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.” @MayorByronBrown @wgrz

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@natebenson

4 years

Powerful moment in Niagara Square as Buffalo Police Officer Badger leads a group of demonstrators in a verse of “We Shall Overcome.” @WGRZ

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@natebenson

1 year

I asked Midjourney to create an AI image of a @BuffaloBills Super Bowl Parade in downtown Buffalo. I really need a group of #BillsMafia to create a giant walking Buffalo.

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@natebenson

3 years

JUST IN: Erie County Executive @markpoloncarz announced, as he calls it, a “shot and a chaser” program. Get vaccinated and receive a voucher for a beer at a local brewery. More details at the 2pm county update. @WGRZ

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

4 years

My 8-year-old daughter said, "now I can be a Vice President or even a President." I immediately started tearing up. Representation matters.

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@natebenson

1 year

It’s difficult to put into words the emotions members of the Buffalo firefighting community are experiencing right now as one of their own arrive at Amigone Funeral home. @WGRZ

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@natebenson

7 years

#BillsMafia walking into Jacksonville like

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@natebenson

3 years

A huge section of a wall at ADM Milling has collapsed. @WGRZ

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@natebenson

2 years

At least a dozen first responders in the vicinity of Southwestern Blvd and Orchard Park Rd. I can’t tell how many vehicles are stranded. Could easily be more than 20. @WGRZ

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@natebenson

3 years

Blatant shot clock violation.

Rex Chapman🏇🏼

@RexChapman

3 years

‘Teen Wolf’ is 36-years old today (1985)…

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@natebenson

2 months

BREAKING: The building at the center of an eminent domain proceeding between owner Darryl Carr and the city of Buffalo in the Cobblestone District is on fire. @WGRZ

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

3 years

CONFIRMED: Despite international headlines, Niagara Falls is not frozen. @wgrz

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@natebenson

19 days

This is video provided by Joe Tyson. This is looking towards Fort Erie just before all the severe weather that hit downtown Buffalo. @wgrz

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

19 days

Here’s another video provided by Joe Tyson. You can see the tornado cross over the 190 and hit Niagara St. @wgrz

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

4 years

Dear men, A few points I’d like to make to you. A.) Stop emailing women journalists and commenting on their appearance. 2.) Shut up and actually listen to the remarkable stories they tell on a daily basis. D.) AND STOP EFFING EMAILING THEM ABOUT THEIR APPEARANCE!

Ashly Holder

@AshNoelleTV

4 years

A man wrote me on Twitter and said I needed to wear a bigger dress on TV-I wonder if this works for him? Lol Women should wear whatever they feel great and confident in! S/o to all my ladies who keep grinding day in & out regardless of the hate they receive. I love y’all♥️

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

7 years

There’s literally a tweet for everything. #BillsMafia

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

10 years

Even though I refused to pay a ridiculous price for the Buffalo Bills, I would have produced a winner. Now that won’t happen.

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@natebenson

8 years

Those striking @verizon in #Buffalo making it clear who they support in the election. @wgrz #VerizonStrike

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@natebenson

2 months

BREAKING: Hours before the Cobblestone District fire started, an Erie Co. judge reversed a 2023 decision that granted a demolition permit to building owner Darryl Carr. Additionally, I’ve confirmed the ATF is involved in the investigation into the cause of the fire. @wgrz

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@natebenson

2 years

The #LakeEffect wall at night is insane. Look at it churn up snow over the southtowns of #WNY . @wgrz

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@natebenson

5 years

Sights and sounds from #Bills fans before the big game against the Steelers tonight. @WGRZ

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@natebenson

5 years

Can’t confirm if @Edoliver_11 was flying the plane but he’s in the co-pilots window! @wgrz

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@natebenson

7 months

These should come standard when you buy a home in #WNY . @wgrz

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

5 years

The #Bills have landed! Welcome home team! @wgrz

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

4 years

I needed this today, and perhaps you do as well. Here's Niagara Falls in all its glory on this beautiful March day. I hope these two minutes of nature help you with any uncertainty you may be working through. @wgrz Cheers!

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

4 years

Goodnight from Niagara Square. My hope is that those in our community who are in pain have the ability to heal. As a reporter in the community I love, I will do my best to help that process. @WGRZ

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

4 years

This sums up the mood before kickoff at @BuffaloBills stadium right now. @WGRZ

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

9 years

. @twitter can journalists get a "save" button then? Looks bad if I'm "hearting" a fatal fire tweet from another reporter.

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

4 years

Today was a tough day. I was cursed at, told I was killing the country, called fake and a liar - from both sides. I get it. Emotions are high. All of us are stressed. Just know, that I love #WNY . I serve it as a journalist and am honored to do so, no matter the story. @WGRZ

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

2 years

Over $1.45M raised now for @HamlinIsland foundation.

Nate Benson

@natebenson

2 years

FWIW, a spokesperson from @gofundme just got back to me a few minutes before I was on air to confirm this fundraiser is legit, and still active. The post was originally made in 2020, but it is still active. @WGRZ

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

4 years

Buffalo City Council members told me that after YEARS of trying to bring Fios to the city of Buffalo they finally gave up because the city franchise agreement required Verizon to connect the whole city, which included low-income black, and immigrant/refugee neighborhoods. 1/2

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@natebenson

4 years

I don’t have the specifics, I just know a porta-potty is in the middle of the road on Commercial St. near Canalside. @WGRZ

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

3 years

It has been a long day. Many of you had a stressful commute or had to scramble with kids off. I find Buffalo winters to be hauntingly beautiful at times, here is 20 seconds of that beauty. @wgrz

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

10 years

Show should have been called “can I ask out your Aunt Robin” #HIMYMFinale

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

4 years

Buffalo Police, and nearly all agencies, use encrypted communications. I just had a conversation with an expert in the field. You aren't going to break into encrypted radios with a consumer-grade cell phone. This isn't like credit card skimming.

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

4 years

Who in Kenmore needs their school picture? DM me for details. I’ll be setup until 3 or longer if there there is a need.

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

2 years

Not to split hairs, but the messaging from any government official I spoke with in the days leading up to this storm was fairly boilerplate with the standard: “have three days of food and water on hand.”

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@natebenson

3 years

BREAKING: Congressman Brian Higgins office confirms to @wgrz that the U.S. border will reopen to VACCINATED Canadians in early November. No specific date was given. First reported by @JerryZremski .

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

10 years

In case anyone is curious how much it costs to fill a 3/4 tank of a military grade snow thrower. @wgrz #wgrzsnow http://t.co/0A9YuQfyPN

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@natebenson

3 months

Members of the Loschiavo family have arrived at @BUFAirport and are awaiting the arrival of a flight carrying the remains of PFC Bartholomew Loschiavo—a WWII veteran who died on Oct 1, 1944. He was buried in an unmarked grave for 75 years, but was identified in April. @wgrz

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

2 years

When you have to use your home as a pop-up news bureau, you put your kids to work! Harry doing a great job as a grip and Em nailing it as a field producer!

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@natebenson

4 years

The Niagara Square solidarity movement ended in prayer. “Go in peace, not in pieces” were the parting words. @WGRZ

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

10 years

Hundreds gathered for a #Buffalove photo @CanalsideBflo this afternoon. @wgrz http://t.co/6lX2KApWzC

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@natebenson

2 years

Within an hour, @HamlinIsland 's fundraiser on @gofundme surpassed $600,000. @wgrz

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@natebenson

1 year

And that’s that. After being closed since 2016, about a year or so after it opened, and two months since I started asking questions about it, the Tifft St. Pier is now open again to the public. @wgrz

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@natebenson

3 years

The only thing swirling in downtown Buffalo right now is some trash. I’m told snow is coming though. @wgrz

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@natebenson

3 years

Thundersnow! @WGRZ

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@natebenson

2 months

This is one of the oldest buildings in Buffalo, dating back to the late 1800’s. Building owner Darryl Carr had been fighting the city in an eminent domain case. He wanted to redevelop the space and the city wanted to save it. Large response by BFD. @wgrz

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

4 years

“The wind is dying down” Cut to video of the #Bills flags blowing aggressively atop the stadium.

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@natebenson

4 years

A special report from NBC bumped this from the broadcast, but I still wanted to share it with all of you because we deserve a break from all of the #covid19 news. I went around capturing a few places for us to take a breath together. @WGRZ

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@natebenson

4 years

Huge applause from the crowd of law enforcement and first responders as the two officers who at the center of the viral video Thursday exit the county courthouse. @WGRZ

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@natebenson

19 days

Tonawanda Police have shut down Sheridan Dr. between Colvin and Belmont for flooded roads and disabled vehicles. We didn’t realize this part was flooded until it was too late. @WGRZ

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

8 years

@ConorMichael28 then don’t allude to it. You don’t have to tweet before the facts are in. The public distrusts us enough, this doesn’t help.

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@natebenson

3 years

After six hours of debate, the New York State Assembly has passed the bill legalizing marijuana. 100-49 vote. @WGRZ

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@natebenson

2 years

BREAKING: @pathammer just bobbed for wings at the @Wingfest . @WGRZ

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@natebenson

3 years

Song still holds up.

Rex Chapman🏇🏼

@RexChapman

3 years

24-years ago today “Tubthumping" (or "I Get Knocked Down") was released by Chumbawamba...

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@natebenson

8 years

Union workers blocking non-union employee from entering the parking lot. #VerizonStrike @wgrz

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@natebenson

2 years

Find someone that looks at you like @Matt_Bove looks at @VonMiller

Brian Chojnacki

@BroadcastingBri

2 years

35,911 fans at tonight’s Bills scrimmage. Von Miller “It is easy to fall in love with this place.” Von added, “Buffalo is different.” @WGRZ

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@natebenson

1 year

Oh boy... Buffalo twitter is about to lose its mind.

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@natebenson

3 years

Narrator: it didn’t.

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@natebenson

9 years

A set of three #SuperBloodMoon images from the roof of my porch. @WGRZ #BeOn2 http://t.co/hjezXsTE9Z

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@natebenson

5 years

Hey, that looks like a team that just clinched a spot in the playoffs!!! #Bills @wgrz

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@natebenson

8 years

#TeamUSA enters the stadium!

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@natebenson

4 years

Here in Pennsylvania, a battleground state, voters check in at a polling station in Bradford. Poll workers tell me they’ve been steadily busy all day and about half the voters coming in are first-time voters. @wgrz

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

8 years

Several explosions coming from inside he structure. Possible collapse of the building as well. @wgrz

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@natebenson

3 months

Developing: A Northbound @Amtrak train hit a car that was on the tracks in North Tonawanda. Three people were in the vehicle. The train pushed the car several hundred feet from where it was initially hit. River Rd. is closed right now between Felton and Ward Rd. @WGRZ

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

3 years

Wherein @billyjoel explains how #Buffalo got its name. @wgrz

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@natebenson

5 years

The @AlbrightKnox wasn't kidding folks. It's real. I've got your #MostBuffalo story coming up in a few. I know that's @KateWelshofer 's jam at the end of the show, but it's Tuesday...anything can happen. @WGRZ

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@natebenson

3 years

Theory: the #Bills can’t play in front of people.

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@natebenson

4 years

“You are not to go to Chuck E. Cheese with your kids. You are not go to the mall. Stay at home. ” - @markpoloncarz ’s message to parents when school is closed for students tomorrow. @wgrz

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@natebenson

4 years

Welp, I'd call the driveway school picture day a success. Planning on doing another on Oct. 17 as long as the weather holds up.

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@natebenson

8 years

LIVE on #Periscope : BREAKING: Massive fire at the old Bethlehem Steel plant in Lackawanna. @wgrz

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@natebenson

3 years

Big Cat just spoiled my secret spot. Not cool Big Cat!

Big Cat

@BarstoolBigCat

3 years

Just had the best wings experience of my life. Wingnutz in Buffalo. It’s not even a restaurant. It’s a kitchen Ed and his wife Alicia rent at the Knights of Columbus. Incredible. Give them your business

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@natebenson

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One of the “most New York” things is building an amphitheater along the waterfront and ensuring the stage is backlit by the sun during the entire season it can be used.

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Nate Benson

@natebenson

7 months

I mentioned tractor trailers were struggling to navigate turns—this is what I was referring to. @wgrz

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@natebenson

7 months

FIELD REPORT: The #LakeEffect is moving south from Niagara Co. down through the Tonawandas. We are seeing tractor trailers having trouble navigating turns on Sheridan Dr. right now. When that wind kicks up it’s a near whiteout. @WGRZ

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Large gathering of police and firefighters from various agencies are outside city court to show support for the two officers at the center of the viral video of a protester being pushed and injured Thursday. They’re expected to be arraigned shortly. @wgrz

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@natebenson

5 years

A Bills fan tells me this will be hanging or held up by fans behind one of the goal posts tonight. @wgrz #Bills

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@natebenson

2 years

It’s underwhelming video, but my nest cam picked up the sound of the Buffalo #earthquake . @WGRZ

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@natebenson

4 years

For the gentleman in the gray pickup who yelled “fake news” while I was working in the parking lot of the Gratwick Fire Co. this afternoon: The financial woes of your local volunteer fire departments are very real and there could be closures in #WNY . Full story at 4:30. @wgrz

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@natebenson

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I'm incredibly proud to share that my story about Manhattan Project waste in Niagara Co. has been nominated for a NYS Emmy Award for environmental reporting. This was the @wgrz story from last August that has been nominated:

Health concerns linger near Manhattan Project waste site in Niagara County

Even though the Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a contract to begin removal of Manhattan Project waste at the Niagara Falls Storage Site, residents are uneasy.

www.wgrz.com

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@natebenson

10 years

. @sammywatkins just predicted #Bills vs. #Packers next year in the Super Bowl. Ryan says they’re going for it @wgrz http://t.co/8ybNLzT0DR

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Three tweens who live across the street were trying to take a group selfie for the gram and were having trouble. The, I assume leader, said “ask the old guy shoveling across the street to take it” They asked me. I was the old guy shoveling across the street. I’m 34.

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@natebenson

8 years

Jen and I are happy to announce: Harrison Joseph Benson Born 12:34pm, March 31st in Buffalo, NY 8lbs, 20in.

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@natebenson

3 years

NEW: Cumulus Media says it has terminated @97RockBuffalo 's Rob Lederman as a result of today's segment. Citing it as a direct violation of programming principles. The other hosts have also been suspended. @WGRZ

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@natebenson

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Totality at the Chautauqua Co. Airport. @WGRZ

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2 years

Looking down Lake Ave in Orchard Park, it’s just a complete logjam. I honestly can’t tell how many vehicles are jammed up here. It stretches at least a half mile. There’s all sorts of heavy equipment trying to make a path. @WGRZ

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@natebenson

3 years

TIMELAPSE: The severe weather rolling through downtown Buffalo this afternoon and early evening. @wgrz #BeOn2 #StormTeam2

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@natebenson

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NEW: New York State has started fining developer Sinatra & Co. over the stalled progress at Heritage Point. $100/day for 60 days. $500/Day after that. If it's not completed by Jan 25, the state will work to take back the land. Full story @WGRZ :

NYS imposes fines against Sinatra & Co. over stalled Heritage Point project at Canalside

Sinatra & Co. says it needs $4 million from New York State to finish the Heritage Point project at Canalside.

www.wgrz.com

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@natebenson

4 years

There is a very small group of peaceful demonstrators in Niagara Square right now. About a dozen or two in total. People driving by are honking their horns to show support. @wgrz #GeorgeFloyd

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@natebenson

2 years

@JasonLeopold This, in itself, could be an art installation.

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@natebenson

2 years

Also, I’m trying get a better sense of how many tracked vehicles agencies have in WNY. Should each police department have, say, 5 snowmobiles? Each fire station 2 or 3?

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@natebenson

2 years

I’ve asked the Governors office why the national guard wasn’t dispatched ahead of the storm. No one rationally expected crews to be out in those 12-18hrs where it was completely unsafe and a whiteout. But if the guard been in place before, couldn’t they have aided faster?

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@natebenson

4 years

This morning @PUSHBuffalo announced they are canceling rent for commercial and residential tenants for the month of April. This impacts over 100 tenants that are part of PUSH Buffalo. The non-profit is also calling on other landlords across Buffalo to do the same. @WGRZ

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@natebenson

2 years

BREAKING: I can confirm, after being missing for something like a dozen days, the sun and blue sky have been located. @WGRZ

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@natebenson

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BREAKING: About an hour ago a demonstrator was struck by a truck in front of city hall as a peaceful protest was wrapping up. Please watch with caution as the video is somewhat graphic. @WGRZ

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