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.
The final stages of a decades-long battle over contaminated drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune are taking shape in a North Carolina federal court.