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.

7 stories from Ava Martinez in Mount Kisco

Voters casting ballots on Election Day in Buffalo, NY.

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Erie and Niagara County voters highlight affordability, energy costs and governor’s race on Election Day

On a crisp November morning, the air buzzed with anticipation as voters lined up outside polling stations across Erie and Niagara counties. Among them was Maria Gonzalez, a single mother of two, who expressed that casting her vote was not just a right, but a responsibility. "I want my children to...

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Sun sets behind the Botanical Gardens

The sun sets behind the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)

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Sun sets behind the Botanical Gardens

The sun sets behind the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)

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Election Day 2026

A view of the "100 feet from Polling Place" at the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)

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Election Day 2026

A view of the voting at the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)

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Election Day 2026

A view of the voting at the Revive Wesleyan - McKinley Campus on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)

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Buffalo community members gather at McDonald's during the Christmas blizzard, showcasing resilience and unity.

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HBO releases trailer for ‘The Buffalo Miracle,’ documentary executive-produced by Josh Allen

As the heavy snow fell relentlessly outside, the warmth of the McDonald’s in Amherst became a beacon of hope for those stranded during the Christmas blizzard of 2022. Inside, families huddled together, sharing stories and laughter, while the storm raged on. This heartwarming scene is not just a...

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