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Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Ava Martinez has spent over 3 years covering community issues in Buffalo, particularly focusing on social justice initiatives and grassroots movements. With a degree in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, she has a deep understanding of the societal factors impacting local neighborhoods. Ava previously worked as a community organizer before transitioning to journalism.
More from Ava →Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 4:32 PM · 1 min read
Arieanna Ruiz casts her ballot in the polling place at the Belle Center on the Lower West Side, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News)