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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.
More from Ava →Reporter · Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM · 1 min read
Discarded food is a valuable resource that should be helping to drive a sustainable environment, not filling up landfills. The Farmer Pirates are here to help.
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
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