Jamal Harris Jr.
Multimedia ReporterJamal Harris Jr. joined the BTPM news team in October of 2024. He serves as the local host for NPR’s “All Things Considered” as well as contributing to the Disabilities Beat.
A Cleveland Hill High School and Hilbert College graduate, Jamal stays active in the area. He is one of the play-by-play voices for WNY Athletics and is a certified Section 6 basketball referee.
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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. -
Candidates continue to make case for why they should be the city's next mayor -
Five environmental justice organizations advocate for the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act -
Kenmore Mercy Hospital debuts renovated Medical Rehabilitation Unit -
A Closer Look spotlights a story by a BTPM NPR reporter each week. This time, Assistant Managing Editor Ryan Zunner speaks with reporter Jamal Harris Jr. who has been following the ongoing dispute between Tonawanda's town government and its police officers. -
The Board of Education for Cheektowaga's Cleveland Hill School District has announced David Evans, the district’s current assistant superintendent, as the new superintendent effective July 1. -
The war of words between Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Joe Emminger and police club president Andy Thompson has taken less of the spotlight as the two prepare for Thursday's Public Employment Relation Board (PERB) hearing. -
Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon appeared on 'Weekend Edition' on Saturday, June 7, 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. -
Just two days after the combative Buffalo mayoral television debate, the candidates took the stage in a more relaxed setting, further convincing city residents of why they should be chosen to lead the city. -
