Emily Tran has been chronicling Buffalo's vibrant neighborhoods and community issues for over 10 years. She holds a degree in Journalism from Syracuse University and previously contributed to NPR’s Buffalo affiliate, where she developed a knack for storytelling that resonates with local residents. Emily’s passion for community engagement drives her to highlight the unsung heroes of Buffalo.
An Edwards iXM1200i dry vacuum pump sits at the end of the assembly station at the Edwards Vacuum manufacturing facility on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)