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	NY Legislature digs into Cuomo's tax plan New York's Legislature will consider taxes at its next public hearing on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget.
	NY officials warn of lottery scam with phony check New York officials are warning people about a lottery scam involving phony checks that appear to have been issued by the state.
	Cuomo appointee to police Cuomo administration A longtime appointee of Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been chosen to police ethics in the governor's administration, the Legislature and lobbying.
	NY teachers union ads call for local evaluations New York's largest union is launching a statewide ad campaign calling for locally developed teacher evaluation systems that put less emphasis on standardized test scores.
	Schumer seeks tougher domestic violence law U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says domestic violence is rising fast and new, tougher federal laws are needed to help police battle the crime.
	Cuomo amps up pressure on teachers, Legislature Gov. Andrew Cuomo is threatening to impose his own teacher evaluations if unions continue to block the initiative.
	Report: Filing says Fine's wife slept with players The New York Daily News reports that former Syracuse ball boy Bobby Davis says in an affidavit the wife of former Orange assistant coach Bernie Fine had sex with the players.
	NY DOT: Cracks on Lake Champlain Bridge routine The new $76 million bridge over Lake Champlain has cracks in the concrete on the span's support pillars, but New York transportation officials say there's nothing to be concerned about. Video
	12 Occupy protesters arrested in NYC Twelve protesters who participated in a New York City march in support of Occupy protesters in Oakland, Calif., have been arrested.
	Toll hike looms for 5 Mid-Hudson Valley bridges Motorists who travel over the five Hudson River bridges operated by the New York State Bridge Authority will have to fork over more money for tolls starting on Monday.