New York

India Walton, a registered nurse and union activist, stands to become the first self-declared socialist to oversee a major American city in decades.

According to State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, the brighter outlook could prompt increased rain-day deposits.

Eric Adams, Maya Wiley and Kathryn Garcia are the top three, though under the new system, determining a winner could take weeks. For comptroller, City Council member Brad Lander had a solid lead over council Speaker Corey Johnson, 31.5% to 22.7%.

Analyst John Kenward and public finance commercial manager Kathy Evers retired this spring.

In Part 2 of this special series, Northeast Regional Editor Paul Burton and guests Anthony Figliola, Andrew Rein and Nicole Gelinas discuss what the next New York mayor will inherit and what's needed to win back businesses and tourists. (11 minutes)

With the mayor's race riveted on public safety, candidates discussed the city’s finances in a televised debate.

One of the city's most significant elections is also one of the strangest with a pandemic, an open seat, crime and financial strife, and ranked-choice voting at play.

In Part 1 of this special series, Northeast Regional Editor Paul Burton and guests Nicole Gelinas, Anthony Figliola and Andrew Rein explore what this year's New York mayoral race means for the city and its people, investors and business leaders. (15 minutes)

A last-minute bill that would have authorized a split of board chairman and chief executive positions appears to have died in the state Senate.

Patrick Foye will leave as chairman and CEO, with Sarah Feinberg elevated to chairman and Janno Lieber becoming chief executive officer.

The transit agency's acknowledgment of an intrusion set off loud alarm bells about the rising threat of public-issuer system hacks.

Skepticism continues, even as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo led a cheerleading tour through the $11 billion project site under Grand Central Terminal.

The environmental impact ruling and record of decision are a major milestone for the multibillion-dollar Gateway infrastructure project.

Even with a 23.3% year-over-year drop in May, with five months now officially in the books, long-term muni volume stands at $169.45 billion, ahead of the $157.96 billion issued in 2020.

Given that subway safety concerns could impair a rebound from COVID-19, recent spikes in crime and levels of policing triggered spirited discussion at a board meeting.

It could take the nation, heavily influenced by New York and California, 18 months to return to full employment, Fitch Ratings said.

While Jacques Jiha cited improved outlooks to stable from Moody's and S&P, skeptics warned of inadequate use of federal aid and lingering outyear budget gaps.

Eli Dvorkin of the Center for an Urban Future suggests how New York City can save millions by improving its capital construction process. He also examines the city's tech growth. Paul Burton hosts. (23 minutes)

Alex Elegudin revealed confidential information to a paratransit vendor during a competitive bidding process, according to Carolyn Pokorny's office.

Federal aid and vaccine distribution boosted the city's finances and optimism for economic recovery, but uncertainty lurks at the national and state levels.