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…