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 5:45 PM · 1 min read
Elena Herrera, 5, and her brother Elijah, 7, of Cub Scouts Pack 529 in Tonawanda help place flags at the graves of veterans during Veterans Day services at Forest Lawn Cemetery.