I'Jaz Ja'ciel
Multimedia ReporterI'Jaz Ja'ciel is an investigative reporter and a Buffalo, N.Y. native. She re-joined the Buffalo Toronto Public Media NPR newsroom in February 2026, having begun her career in journalism at BTPM NPR in 2019 as a weekend anchor. Ja'ciel later reported for Spectrum News 1 Buffalo and Investigative Post.
Additionally, she serves as president of the National Association of Black Journalists’ Buffalo chapter, a title she has held since 2023.
Ja'ciel has received a number of recognitions for her work and community contributions, including the Changemakers 30 Under 30 Award, an Edward R. Murrow Award, and the Rising Star award at the InfoTech BETAs. A graduate of Buffalo State University, Ja'ciel earned a Bachelors of Arts in Journalism and Masters of Science in Data Science and Analytics.
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In the wake of the racist mass shooting at the Jefferson Avenue Tops in Buffalo's East Side, nearly $100 million was pledged to help the victims, survivors, and community. In Part I, I'Jaz Ja'ciel breaks down the many avenues funds flowed in from. -
Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams says she's pushing back against her role in fiscal oversight being reduced to that of a "spectator." Common Councilmember Chris Scanlon calls her stance "ridiculous." -
Survivors and community members held conversations about community investment, accountability and transparency regarding the Buffalo Together Fund and other financial resources. -
The $70 million project will transform a 2.5 mile section of the major commercial corridor. Work is expected to be completed by spring of 2029. -
The funds would help replace old gear containing high concentrations of PFAS — synthetic chemicals linked to a wide range of cancers. -
The 5/14 Buffalo Massacre Community Memory Coalition is advancing plans to preserve mementos and oral histories contributed by the community surrounding the Jefferson Avenue Tops Supermarket. -
The event brought together resources and organizations from across the city to help educate renters on everything from the eviction process to pathways to homeownership. -
Deputy Comptroller Delano Dowell presented a report from Barbara Miller-Williams that included critiques and recommendations to Sean Ryan's proposed 2026-27 budget. -
Attorney and government transparency advocate Paul Wolf filed a Freedom of Information Law request for public schedules to see how county legislators are fulfilling their duties. He was told they don't exist. -
Members of the 5/14 Memorial Foundation are asking residents to share their visions for a new living memorial and healing center on Jefferson Avenue and Best Street, slated to be build and opened by December 2027.
