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Gov. Andrew Cuomo will run for re-election against Republican Marcus Molinaro in the midterm election. Congressman Brian Higgins will attempt to secure his seat in the U.S. House against Republican Renee Zeno in Tuesday’s vote.
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Midterm breakdown

On Tuesday, New York State voters will select candidates for governor, the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House, State Senate and State Assembly. In local races, voters will choose municipal government officials and school board leaders.


Shoes hang from the ropes course located next to Sweet Home Senior High School. The course is no longer officially used by either school.
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Unused ropes course on edge of university land called ‘hazard’ by UB official

If you walk five minutes past Sweet Home Senior High School into the neighboring woods, you’ll find a rope bridge hanging from tree-to-tree, sneakers still hanging off the ropes and a fallen tree with belay hooks and climbing gear still attached. All of this is easily accessible to Sweet Home teens. There’s even a trail leading to the course near the high school and no fence or sign blocking entry. 


Spectrum editors sat down with Joe Biden before he spoke at UB's Distinguished Speaker Series Thursday night. 
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The Spectrum’s exclusive interview with Joe Biden

Joe Biden served as a U.S. senator for 36 years before becoming one of country’s most recognizable public figures as the 47th vice president.  The former VP sat down with Spectrum editors for an exclusive interview Thursday afternoon ahead of his sold-out Alumni Arena lecture as part of UB’s 32nd Annual Distinguished Speakers Series. The former VP, orange Gatorade in hand, shared personal memories, his political heroes and lines from his favorite works of poetry, all while extending the allotted interview time. 


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Makeshift bombs sent to Obama, Clinton and CNN

Pipe bombs addressed to former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, former president Barack Obama and CNN’s offices in New York City, were intercepted by the U.S. Secret Service Wednesday, according to The New York Times.


Students at Wednesday’s Take Back the Night event held a candlelight vigil to support victims of sexual assault. The event was part of the Student Association’s sexual violence prevention week.
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Break the silence, end the violence

Students and community members held a moment of silence Wednesday night in the Student Union lobby. They came together to speak out against sexual violence and work together to address issues pertaining to sexual violence.


Buffalo City Court Judge Craig Hannah speaks with WGRZ reporter Pete Gallivan about his struggles with addiction and what the city of Buffalo is doing to prevent putting addicts behind bars.
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UB alumni speak at TEDxBuffalo

TED, the nonprofit organization bringing industry leaders to its world-famous stage, is making its mark in Buffalo one speaker at a time. Buffalo’s eighth TEDx event –– “x” standing for an independently organized event sponsored by the parent company –– attracted fans of all ages Thursday night at Asbury Hall in Babeville.


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UB flu clinics begin

Student Health Services is partnering with the School of Nursing and the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences to provide flu shots for students for the next month. 


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Police blotter 10/11 - 10/14

10/11 1:51 a.m.: While on patrol, University Police found an individual passed out on a bench in front of the Jacobs Management Center. The subject was transferred to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.


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Former student pleads guilty to attempted grand larceny

A former UB student accused of using other people’s credit cards to buy nearly $29,000 worth of train and bus tickets has plead guilty to one count of attempted grand larceny in Erie County Court, according to the county District Attorney’s Office on Monday. 


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