Election Day 2026
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 · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 11:36 PM · 1 min read
A view of the "100 feet from Polling Place" at the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)