I'Jaz Ja'ciel

Multimedia Reporter

I'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 before.

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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State lawmakers discuss expanding universal childcare in Erie County

I'Jaz Ja'ciel

Elected officials and community stakeholders discussed implementing a pilot program that could bring $20 million in state resources to expand childcare services.
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Erie County students speak on toxic language as abuse in 'Healthy Relationships' summit

I'Jaz Ja'ciel

The Erie County Commission on the Status of Women hosted “Healthy Relationships,” an annual summit that brought together teens, domestic abuse survivors and county officials to raise awareness about teen relationship violence.
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Letitia James announces $1.75 million settlement for families of May 14 shooting victims

I'Jaz Ja'ciel

MEAN Arms must pay families $1.75 million and must stop selling MA Lock attachments in New York.