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East Side Stewards distribute free trees on East Side
By Emily Tran
East Side Stewards distribute free trees on East Side
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.
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Volunteers get organized as they prepare to move locations to plant more trees on the East Side in Buffalo, Nov. 7, 2026.
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