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East Side Stewards distribute free trees on East Side (copy)
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.
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Frederick Bingham, 6, center, stands beside his mother, Ruby Bingham, as they work with other volunteers to plant a tree provided by East Side Stewards along Winslow Avenue in Buffalo on Saturday.
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