Northeast

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s recent decision to lower required contribution rates for two statewide pension systems is credit positive for the Empire State and its local governments, according to Moody’s Investors Service.

Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Michael Silverstein signs off on the state's second partial settlement in the 38 Studios lawsuit.

It’s about the economy, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo says in an interview.

Scranton, Pa., has chosen a National Development Council bidding team to operate its parking assets under a P3 that could improve the city’s reputation in the bond markets.

The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York authorized $1.12 billion in new financings.

The New York City Transitional Finance Authority intends to sell $1.15 billion in future tax-secured subordinate bonds in September.

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Sunday expects to open its long-delayed 1.5-mile extension of the No. 7 subway line, a $2.4 billion, city-backed project.

Tuesday’s ouster of United Airlines’ CEO Jeff Smisek and two senior officials at the carrier in the midst of a federal investigation related to dealings with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has brought new scrutiny to the transportation agency.

Standard & Poor’s says its ratings for Pennsylvania, including AA-minus on general obligation bonds, are unchanged despite lack of a signed budget for fiscal 2016.

Multiple New Jersey public sector unions have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review a recent state Supreme Court ruling that allowed Gov. Chris Christie to cut pension funding.