Rayam comes to her new role with a wealth of experience, including three decades of working her way up at The Democrat & Chronicle.
For the first time in the 142-year history of The Buffalo News, a Black journalist has been tapped to be its leader. Only the second woman to serve as The News’ executive editor, Sheila Rayam was selected through a national search after industry veteran Mike Connelly retired in May after 10 years at the helm.
According to Tuesday’s announcement from today!
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