Community
Aug 3, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Noah Lyles (left) defeats Kenny Bednarek to win the 200m, 19.63 to 19.67, during the USATF Championships at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
By Ava Martinez
Canvass Day
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 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM · 1 min read
Tina Abrams sits on stage after being sworn in as the first woman President of the Seneca Nation during the Nation’s Canvass Day ceremony at the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino in Salamanca on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo…
Up nextAug 3, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Noah Lyles (left) defeats Kenny Bednarek to win the 200m, 19.63 to 19.67, during the USATF Championships at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesCommunity · 1 min read
