Northeast

The New Jersey state teachers' union and state Senate President Steve Sweeney announced an agreement to lower school district and employee healthcare costs.

Thomas Bruder, Lauren Trialonas and Jennifer Cosper were named principals in the firm’s Public & Infrastructure Finance practice.

With a state budget deadline on the horizon, NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo is requesting revised revenue estimates that factor in the economic realities of fast-spreading virus.

The commonwealth plans a $268 million GO sale two days after Gov. Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency.

Officials at the country's largest municipal healthcare system are tracking COVID-19 costs as they face headwinds from the state and federal governments.

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Rick Cotton plans to maintain day-to-day operations from home after a positive coronavirus test.

Chairman Patrick Foye says that the outbreak has no material effect for now, and the authority promises to continue timely disclosure.

S&P Global Ratings is postponing a March 31 forum on public housing bonds due to concerns about the outbreak of COVID-19.

The revenue package for the $18 billion bond bill includes a proposed rise in gas and corporate taxes that Gov. Charlie Baker opposes.

Ramifications extend well beyond the three-level Brooklyn-Queens Expressway structure that is one of the most reviled pieces of city infrastructure.