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Emily Tran
Emily Tran
Senior Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Emily Tran has been chronicling Buffalo's vibrant neighborhoods and community issues for over 10 years. She holds a degree in Journalism from Syracuse University and previously contributed to NPR’s Buffalo affiliate, where she developed a knack for storytelling that resonates with local residents. Emily’s passion for community engagement drives her to highlight the unsung heroes of Buffalo.
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Toukie Smith, left, and Robert De Niro on June 1, 1991, in Hollywood, California. (Austral/ZUMA Press/TNS)