Northeast

Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to prop up New York City’s hospital system has inspired skepticism for relying on outside help seen as unlikely and efficiencies that nibble on margins full of red ink.

New Jersey voter approval of gaming expansion could lead to as many as four casino closures in Atlantic City, but the proposed referendum faces an uphill battle, according to Fitch Ratings.

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer and California State Controller Betty Yee are urging public pension funds to embrace board-diversity practices inclusive of LGBT interests.

A $4 billion redevelopment of New York City’s LaGuardia Airport was cleared for takeoff Wednesday with financing lined up and a 34-year lease signed to support what is being touted as one of the largest public-private partnership transportation projects in U.S. history.

Debt-ridden Dowling College on Long Island is shutting its doors after 48 years, the school’s president announced late Tuesday.

Almost $1.2 billion of debt that will finance work on Maryland’s Purple Line P3 rail project is rated at BBB-plus by Fitch.

New York City's Hudson Yards project has generated less revenue than even the most conservative forecast by the development's planners and city interest support payments will continue in future years, said a budget watchdog.

Hartford, Conn., Mayor Luke Bronin has called a $47 million performance bond on the developer of a minor-league baseball park, citing delays and cost overruns.

The Atlantic City rescue package New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed before the Memorial Day weekend is a credit positive for the cash-strapped gambling hub, according to Moody’s Investors Service.

The state of Maryland will hold a competitive sale of $1.036 billion of tax-exempt state general obligation bonds June 8, according to the state treasurer’s office.