West Side sunrise
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 · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 1:31 PM · 1 min read
Buffalo’s West Side is full of fall color in a view from the air of the Peace Bridge over the Niagara River connecting Buffalo to Fort Erie, Ont. early Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, 2026. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News)