New York

New York will begin testing self-driving cars early next year — with the first experiments set to be held in Manhattan.

The $1.5 billion bridge replacement project is seen as necessary to preserve reliable train service between New Jersey and Manhattan.

UBS Wealth Management Americas continues to fill out its re-emerging public finance practice, adding three more new-hires in Dallas, Los Angeles and New York.

The U.S. Senate’s proposed spending plan would raise the cap on airports' passenger facility charges and expand airport improvement grants.

The mayor cited high reserves and bond ratings while challengers Nicole Malliotakis and Bo Dietl called his spending reckless.

New York State's locally-owned bridges need $27.4 billion to repair aging infrastructure, according to the state's top fiscal officer.

The program to purchase and support affordable mortgages for New Yorkers will include an RBC unit and provisions for military veterans.

New York Republican mayoral candidate Nicole Malliotakis assails incumbent Bill de Blasio's track record and outlines her plans for running the city. Hosted by Paul Burton and Chip Barnett.

Jefferson County, N.Y., legislators approved a resolution to issue $99 million in revenue bonds for Samaritan Medical Center.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino proposes slashing outstanding debt by $50 million in his first budget proposal since taking over the junk-rated Long Island municipality eight months ago.

New York City’s economy is taking a $400 million a year hit from subway delays, according to an economic analysis released by City Comptroller Scott Stringer on Sunday.

The rating agency cited the backing of the authority's transportation revenue bonds by a gross lien on operating revenues.

The firm, which returned this year to public finance, hired five bankers in Texas, Florida, Illinois and New York.

Chicago-based Mesirow Financial is bulking up its municipal team with several hires on both coasts.

The subway-improvement plan for New York triggered pushback from board members who say Gov. Andrew Cuomo is overreaching.

The Republican lawmaker said Monday that the tax cap proposal should take priority during the next legislative session.

Nick Sifuentes, executive director of the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, explores how to improve mass transit funding and capital budget management in the New York City region, including Connecticut and New Jersey. Hosted by Paul Burton.

The spending plan still relies heavily on sales tax growth, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Nicole Gelinas of the Manhattan Institute discusses what still ails New York-area mass transit even after the "summer of hell" has passed. Hosted by Paul Burton and Andrew Coen.

Hurricane Maria’s devastation of Puerto Rico is a credit negative for Assured Guaranty and National Public Finance Guarantee Corp., Moody’s Investors Service said.