I'Jaz Ja'ciel
Multimedia ReporterI'Jaz Ja'ciel is an investigative reporter and a Buffalo native. She re-joined the Buffalo Toronto Public Media newsroom in February 2026, having begun her career in journalism at BTPM 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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Twenty-five years after 9/11, Buffalo first responders still face health risks tied to Ground Zero exposure, while Roswell Park provides local care. -
The Tony Award-winning production is launching its first national tour from Shea’s Performing Arts Center after weeks of rehearsals and technical work in Buffalo. The run comes just ahead of Curtain Up! 2026 and the start of Buffalo’s theater season, while generating more than $6 million in local economic impact. -
Twenty Western New York organizations are receiving grants to help address community health needs, from food access to training future health care workers. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is awarding $3.75 million through its Blue Fund program. -
Andy Williams, the North Tonawanda native who co-founded Buffalo metalcore band Every Time I Die before becoming a professional wrestler, died at age 48. -
Businesses along Hertel Avenue are cleaning up after severe flooding in Buffalo. AAA explains what homeowners and drivers should know about flood damage, insurance coverage and documenting losses. -
Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Charles Fleischmann Park. The project added new walkways, landscaping, seating, lighting and other downtown improvements. -
Restaurant owner says her employee had authorization to work and was attending his immigration proceedings, and that his detention has prompted other asylum-seeking employees to quit. -
Congressman Tim Kennedy is urging Congress to pass legislation that would expand benefits, adjust payments to better reflect the cost of living and require higher-income Americans to pay Social Security taxes on more of their earnings. -
A canceled Department of Homeland Security career expo at the Buffalo Convention Center is drawing criticism from Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo, who said political influence played a role in the decision and is calling for a closer look at how the publicly owned venue is managed. -
Sen. April Baskin launched the first of the four-dinner fall series Thursday evening.
