Northeast

New York City’s economy avoided the first-quarter stall that has the national economy in four of the past six years, said Comptroller Scott Stringer.

Colwyn is the 29th municipality to enroll in Pennsylvania’s distressed communities workout program known commonly as Act 47.

The New Jersey Supreme Court heard testimony in a case challenging Gov. Chris Christie's decision to reduce scheduled contributions toward state employees' pensions.

A New York City Council panel approved zoning changes necessary to advance a 67-story office tower development with enhanced access to Grand Central.

MTA Chief Thomas Prendergast wants New York City to contribute $300 million to the agency’s capital plan and $1 billion further for the Second Avenue line.

Tom Becket of NW Financial Group, will deliver a presentation called "What an Issuer's Financial Advisor Wants a Bond Investor to Know" to the Philadelphia Area Municipal Analyst Society.

The chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority wants New York City to ramp up its contribution to the transit agency.

Maine Gov. Paul LePage is pushing a bill that would eliminate the state's income tax, a move that would lead to more than a $1 billion revenue loss for the state.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is moving ahead with plans to replace Newark Liberty International Airport's aging monorail service.

The New York City Pension Funds have taken steps to formally consider diversity in manager evaluation and selection, Comptroller Scott Stringer said.