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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ROCC and ESP trade public jabs at each other over the future of the Kensington Expressway -
Eastside Parkways Coalition is looking to build on their February court victory, which halted NYSDOT plans to transform the current Kensington Expressway into a tunnel. -
The New York League of Conservation voters highlighted what they believed to be the legislative wins of this year -
Governor Kathy Hochul launched a website for her "distraction free" schools law. Providing districts across the state with the necessary framework to craft district wide policies. -
Town of Tonawanda residents made their displeasure for a prospective Taco Bell at 2415 Sheridan Drive known during Monday's board meeting -
Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Joe Emminger and police union president Andy Thompson have announced in a joint statement they have reached a tentative agreement between officers alleged to have gone on strike, and the town. -
As part of BTPM's “Candidate Conversation” series, Buffalo Common Councilman Rasheed Wyatt appeared on Weekend Edition on Saturday, June 21, with BTPM's Jamal Harris Jr. to discuss his run for Buffalo mayor. -
The final debate before next Tuesday’s primary started off relatively relaxed, then took a complete 180 with candidates vying to get in the final personal attack on each other. -
Following the mistrial Reed's retrial is set for November 17 -
Garnell Whitfield appeared on 'Weekend Edition' on Saturday, June 14, 2025 with BTPM NPR's Jamal Harris Jr. to discuss his campaign for Buffalo mayor. BTPM NPR will be inviting all mayoral primary candidates on Saturdays in the buildup to the June 24 primary election.
