New York

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled Wednesday plans for the largest capital program in the state’s history aimed at upgrading transportation infrastructure.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing a third set of tracks on the Long Island Rail Road main line, saying it would address the region's infrastructure challenges while also generating an economic boost.

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer announced two policies to modernize procurement processes for vendors.

Nassau County officials are placing bets that a famed racetrack will be a winning location for a new mini casino that will deliver much-needed revenue to a local government strapped for cash.

Agreement on $29 billion in capital funding for the MTA was the best moment of the year for New York City transit riders, said the Straphangers Campaign group.

Over the past 10 years, New York City's overtime spending has increased from $928 million to $1.7 billion, according to the Independent Budget Office watchdog organization.

Moody's Investors Service has placed eight New York issuers with a combined $2.1 billion in debt on review for not providing "sufficient" financial reports.

The New York State Gaming Commission voted Monday to issue licenses for three planned Upstate casinos that were first selected a year ago.

New York City will end the fiscal year with a $963 million surplus, or $828 million more than Mayor Bill de Blasio's estimate, said the watchdog Independent Budget Office.

New York MTA approves its $15 billion operating budget in a warmup act for another capital program battle with Albany.