Northeast

A planned elimination of variable-rate debt exposure and termination of outstanding swaps lifted the bi-state transportation agency's rating outlook.

Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative officials allegedly used CMEEC funds for lavish trips to the Kentucky Derby and a luxury golf resort in West Virginia.

Treasurer Denise Nappier said a lottery revenue infusion and asset transfers could pump $3 billion into the Teachers' Retirement Fund.

County Executive George Latimer’s first budget aims to restore fiscal health after years of operating deficits.

The passenger train operation will rebrand as Virgin Trains USA after a small investment from Richard Branson's Virgin Group.

Amazon's decision spurred debate about public incentives to corporations, infrastructure and housing, and how it all weighs on municipal credit.

S&P Global Ratings now rates New York personal income tax and sales tax bonds AA-plus.

A federal court imposed an unusually stiff financial penalty and a lifetime ban against the already-jailed Christopher St. Lawrence.

Sycamore Advisors taps muni veterans Dominick Setari and Chris Valentino to help build its Northeast muni business.

The deal allows the authority to exit a 280-year lease and take ownership of the station, the Hudson Line and the Harlem Line.