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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The university has had to deactivate courses, cut staff and enforce a hiring freeze amid financial troubles. Labor union representatives are asking the state for $41.8 million for four SUNY institutes experiencing financial hardship. -
The U.S. is seeing the fastest spikes in gas prices since the Ukraine/Russian conflict in 2022. -
Originally released as an online report in 2024, the book explores Buffalo's power structures. -
The organ procurement organization is suing the federal government over a rule that it says could jeopardize its role in coordinating organ donations within its service area. -
State Assemblymember Bill Conrad introduced legislation that would push for state regulations to align with the federal timeline. -
Sen. George Borrello has been appealing for a financial control board amid the city's fiscal woes and theft charges against its longtime treasurer. -
Starting March 1, certain adults without dependents will be mandated to work at least 20 hours per week to avoid losing food stamp benefits. -
Some of the Senate Republican Conference's proposals included means-tested rent stabilization, streamlining the permitting process and repealing the all-electric mandate. -
The ErieCo Sheriff app will allow residents to submit tips and subscribe to news and alerts from the sheriff's office from their smartphones. -
The former Rich Bisons Operations president and Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame inductee died at the age of 72 years old.
