New York

The proposed $12.7 billion project to build a new rail tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey has become a flashpoint between Democratic lawmakers and the Trump administration.

A watchdog organization says New York City would fare better with a rainy day fund instead of its current reserve mechanisms.

The layout of Los Angeles means the concept wouldn't work as proposed in Manhattan, Eric Garcetti said in New York.

Jerry Zaro, chairman of Gateway Development Corp., discusses the importance of replacing a 108-year old rail tunnel linking New Jersey with Manhattan and how lack of support from the Trump administration has prevented the $12.7 billion project from getting off the ground. Andrew Coen hosts.

The state recorded $76.5 billion of tax receipts in fiscal 2019, down 4.7% from the previous year.

Chairman Patrick Foye and board members want answers to repeated snafus over the installation of train safety technology.

A $1.6 billion note deal from the New York State Thruway Authority this week will roll over an issue sold in 2013 as part of a financing for the $4 billion Mario Cuomo Bridge.

Reaching beyond numbers, Health + Hospitals President Mitchell Katz is striving to overhaul a long-problematic $8 billion city unit.

Jonnel Doris, director of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, talks with Chip Barnett about program milestones, procurement goals and the importance of small firms and immigrant owned businesses.

The New York and New Jersey bi-state agency in announced that electronic tolls will roll out on two more bridges this year.

The Port Authority needs inland distribution facilities located on rail lines to handle its growing volume.

Kathy Wylde, president of the Partnership for New York City, analyzes the impact of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's 2020-2024 capital investment strategy. Paul Burton hosts.

The City Council called on de Blasio to increase reserves in the $92.2 billion budget by $250 million.

Ramirez & Co. makes additions in big markets of Texas and New York.

Iona College may receive an upgrade from Moody's after boosting financial reserves through aggressive fundraising.

Steve Dilts, a senior vice president at infrastructure solutions firm HNTB Corporation, discusses the biggest transportation challenges facing the New York City metropolitan region including the long-stalled Gateway project and improving access to Manhattan’s Penn Station. Andrew Coen and Paul Burton host.

Toll pricing, street management, transit funding priorities and a scramble for exemptions will be in play as New York paves the way for U.S. cities.

As the concept moves into implementation, variables range from toll pricing to the MTA's use of capital funds.

Howard Cure of Evercore Wealth Management and Maria Doulis of the Citizens Budget Commission explore the city's proposed $92 billion operating budget and $104 billion capital plan. Paul Burton hosts.

Analysts say the state's rainy day fund would evaporate quickly if economic conditions take a turn for the worse.