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.

3 stories from Ava Martinez in Dobbs Ferry

NewCommunity

Bologna defeats newcomer to return to 144th State Assembly District

Assemblyman Paul A. Bologna, R-Clarence, will retain his 144th District seat, after beating back a challenge from Donna Dye Sholk, D-Lockport.

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NewCommunity

DiNapoli wins reelection as NY comptroller

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli was elected to a fifth term Tuesday as the state's chief financial watchdog, defeating Manhattan entrepreneur Joseph Hernandez.

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Community

Seneca Nation elects first female president

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Seneca Nation elected its first female president on Tuesday. With her election, Tina Abrams, who has been a voice of leadership for the nation for decades, makes history as the first woman to be elected to the Nation’s highest office since it adopted a democratic form of...

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