More than half of the students in the Buffalo Public School system do not graduate from high school. Many who do face difficult employment prospects. A front page article in the Buffalo Law Journal cited the Law Intern Program of Buffalo created by John Feroleto and his wife Paula. They plan to connect students from the inner-city with law firms who will provide paid internships. This will create the opportunity for the students to work in a professional setting, develop their résumé and possibly develop mentor relationships.

Spinal Cord Injury Research Gives New Hope to Paralysis Victims
Researchers featured on 60 Minutes are developing groundbreaking spinal cord injury technology that is helping some paralyzed patients stand and walk again using only their thoughts. The story highlighted University at Buffalo graduate Marta Carsteanu-Dombi, whose remarkable recovery offers new hope for victims suffering catastrophic spinal cord injuries

