Jamal Harris Jr.
Multimedia ReporterJamal Harris Jr. joined the BTPM news team in September of 2024. He serves as the local host for NPR’s “All Things Considered” as well a government reporter.
As a government reporter Jamal focuses primarily on local municipalities outside of the city of Buffalo.
Jamal has been awarded the Buffalo Broadcasters Association 'Rising Star' award.
A Cleveland Hill High School and Hilbert College graduate, Jamal stays active in the area. He is a certified Section 6 basketball referee.
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Chaos ensued this morning at King Center Charter School over the board’s initial decision to ignore a judge’s order temporarily reinstating principal Antoinette Radford and three other administrators.
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King Center Charter School held a special board meeting last night to address the vacant principal position.
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Pascal Mubenga, discusses how he’s getting up to speed with leading the region’s largest school district.
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Governor Kathy Hochul not ruling out a state investigation into DJ Granville case
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Buffalo Public Schools not completely ruling out suspending students who repeatedly violate cellphone ban
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At an unrelated event Governor Kathy Hochul discussed the possibility of increased safety requirements for charter buses.
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Governor Kathy Hochul went to Niagara Falls High School to discuss the state mandated cellphone ban.
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SUNY and WNY Leaders gather to unveil new ECC south campus at 50 Cobham drive
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Renovations to the shelter include new windows and doors, toilets, sinks, new concrete exterior restroom entrances, restored masonry bricks and an upgraded electrical system.
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