Northeast

The USDOT's approval of the allocation triggered threats from opponents that legal action will be taken.

Finance Director Lynne Barrett is finalizing a plan for paying off the $48 million debt the town incurred when its force sewer main collapsed two years ago this month.

A bill to expand opportunity for Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises awaits final approval in Albany.

New York State’s fourth largest township already carries the lowest-possible investment grade rating from Moody’s Investors Service.

The embattled authority’s physical needs assessment will probably exceed $25 billion, says the watchdog Citizens Budget Commission.

The first $100 million installment will enable the MBTA to proceed with a mandated project.

Jacqueline Thompson has worked for the New York City comptroller's office since 2000.

Pittsburgh cleared another hurdle Wednesday in its quest to exit state financial oversight.

The water utility will not be sold or leased as part of New Jersey’s state takeover, officials announced.

Skeptics question whether the MTA can deliver on time and on budget after it fumbled other big projects.