Veterans 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 · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 7:40 PM · 1 min read
Docent Carl Mottern leads the Color Guard in a procession during Veterans’ Day services at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News)