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By Ava Martinez
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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.
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Claudio Perrella, from Hamburg, plays with his grandson Lorenzo, 2, at the playground at Chestnut Ridge Park on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)
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