New York

Newark Liberty, John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia airports remain on track to see their busiest year ever as 132 million passengers have passed through in 2023.

"Preserving a livable planet and a thriving economy will require a collective global commitment both to the phase-out of fossil fuels and to massive new investments," said New York Comptroller Brad Lander.

The county said this action will reduce its debt service costs by $115.9 million over the next six years.

Secondary trading showed clear strength across the yield curve Thursday with bellwether names trading up significantly from recent prints and original pricing levels. New-issues in the primary benefited with issuers repricing to lower yields and tight to triple-A curves.

"The city cannot provide everything to everyone. But it can thrive and help our most in-need neighbors if it prioritizes key services, relentlessly manages them to get results, and operates effectively and efficiently," said the CBC's Ana Champeny.

The top five bond financings have an average dollar volume of more than $1 billion.

More than one out of every 100 residents who pay income taxes left the Empire State during the pandemic in 2020, according to report released by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. And, while slowing, the trend hasn't stopped.

Michael Milken's attorney Richard Sandler penned a book blasting his friend's prosecution. High-yield muni experts weigh in on whether Milken's influence extended to the muni market.

The College of Saint Rose, a private Roman Catholic school in Albany, said Friday it plans to close after this academic year.

"There weren't many exemptions made to paying the fee, which should help maximize revenues and make them more predicable when considering leveraging this new revenue stream for infrastructure improvements," said Howard Cure of Evercore Wealth Management.