The Federal Aviation Administration seeks multimillion-dollar fines against United Airlines and US Airways for safety violations, including flying a plane after mechanics stuffed shop towels into an engine. The agency moves for a $5.4 million fine against US Airways, which is a dominant player in the Buffalo and Western New York market, for operating eight planes on a total of 1,647 flights from October 2008 to January 2009 in violation of safety directives or the company’s own maintenance rules. More can be found on AOLNews.

2009 Buffalo Alliance for Education Awards
On October 14, 2009 John P. Feroleto, Esq. and the Honorable Paula Feroleto received awards from the Buffalo Alliance for Education. The Feroleto’s were recognized for their efforts in launching “The Law Intern Program of Buffalo.”