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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 · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 11:48 PM · 1 min read
Closing arguments wrapped up Friday in the murder trial of Richard Walls, the Cheektowaga homeowner accused of shooting and killing 20-year-old Rawnaq Ratin.
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