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EPA samples soil at Witmer Road residence in Town of Niagara
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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Workers and contractors with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency operate a soil sampling operation at a residence on Witmer Road in the Town of Niagara, Nov. 11, 2026. “We know there’s contaminated areas,” said an EPA contractor who declined to be identified. “We’re trying to figure out
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