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Woman says she was struck in face during heated road rage incident on Staten Island
By Maria Gomez
Woman dead after being attacked by her dog
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 · Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:04 PM · 1 min read
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Niagara County woman died Monday morning after being attacked by her dog, Lewiston police confirmed. The victim's identity has yet to be released. The incident happened Monday morning on Saunders Settlement Road. The woman was bitten by her 6-year-old Saint Bernard and later died from her injuries, police said. The [...]
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