New York

Moody's Investors Service has withdrawn the ratings of 25 New York issuers with a combined $154 million in debt after they did not provide audited financial statements for fiscal year 2013.

Three former chairmen of New York's MTA called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers to fully fund the authority's $32 billion capital plan.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has appointed Mary Beth Labate as budget director for the New York State Division of the Budget.

Mayor Bill de Blasio proposed a major overhaul of New York City's corporate tax structure that would make it conform to state tax law.

The engineers of the plan Long Island's Suffolk County Off-Track Betting Corp. used to exit Chapter 9 with a 100% return to creditors say it could be a model for other municipal reorganizations.

New York State is looking at a slower first quarter bond sales calendar than a year ago, but plenty of new issuance is still forecasted.

New York City has reached a tentative contract agreement with school custodian unions, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced.

The New York City Transitional Finance Authority intends to sell $750 million of building aid revenue bonds through negotiation on Jan. 14.

Long Island's Nassau County has been honored for its financial reporting practices by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

Budget and bond experts praised former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, who died Thursday, as tenacious, learned and witty.

Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting has selected a commercial location for a planned mini casino with up to 1,000 video lottery terminals slated to open in 2015.

New York City has issued a request for information for mobile payment options for the payment and scheduling of parking tickets.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie rejected proposed legislation aimed at improving accountability at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's recent decision to ban fracking shines a spotlight on the balancing act governments in potentially oil- and gas-rich regions face weighing economic benefits against environmental concerns.

Spending by New York State's largest public authorities jumped $3.5 billion since last reported in 2013, according to a report by Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

Projections of New York City revenue and spending reflect an even brighter fiscal outlook than anticipated, said the Independent Budget Office.

The New York City Regional Economic Development Council awarded $443,750 to the Trust for Public Land for design work on the QueensWay parkland project.

The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board's recommendation for three new casino sites announced on Dec. 17 is a credit positive for the host municipalities, according to Moody's Investors Service.

The New York City Regional Economic Development Council awarded $443,750 to the Trust for Public Land for design work on the QueensWay parkland project.

Volvo division Prevost opens a production line for MTA buses in sister company Nova Bus' expanded Plattsburgh, N.Y., facility, said Gov. Andrew Cuomo.