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NY counties begin election certification process
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Vote passes on $327 million settlement plan to Diocese sexual abuse survivors
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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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A vote from nearly 900 child sexual abuse survivors who filed claims against the Buffalo Diocese worth nearly $327 million has passed. The vote marks the end of the yearslong legal battle that is part of the diocese's ongoing bankrupty proceedings. The diocese first filed for bankruptcy in February 2020. The [...]
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