Amy's Place of Hope
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 · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:50 PM · 1 min read
Jose Rosado plugs in his phone at Amy's Place of Hope on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. (Joed Viera/Buffalo News)