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Emily Tran
Emily Tran
Senior Reporter · Buffalo, NY
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.
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Costco opening, political rallies, pollution, a new family shelter and an announcement for a pet shelter. See what Buffalo News photographers captured this week in Western New York.
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