Northeast

The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board's recommendation for three new casino sites announced on Dec. 17 is a credit positive for the host municipalities, according to Moody's Investors Service.

The New York City Regional Economic Development Council awarded $443,750 to the Trust for Public Land for design work on the QueensWay parkland project.

Rhode Island Gov.-elect Gina Raimondo nominated Michael DiBiase administration director, subject to state Senate confirmation, and Jonathan Womer to run OMB.

Volvo division Prevost opens a production line for MTA buses in sister company Nova Bus' expanded Plattsburgh, N.Y., facility, said Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Capital Region Water, nee the Harrisburg Authority, took significant steps this year en route to a what it believes can be an investment-grade rating within 18 months.

Alan Anders, who has spearheaded New York City's bond financing programs for nearly a quarter century, will be honored with The Bond Buyer's inaugural "Jim Lebenthal Infrastructure Champion" award next month.

Former high-level athletes, such as New York Giants Super Bowl champion Phil McConkey, talk about sports experiences ranging from Rose Bowl to Wembley, and reflect on how their experiences on the field help them today in finance careers.

The Queens Library Board of Trustees fired embattled president and chief executive Thomas Galante, who is under federal investigation.

The attorney for the New York City Housing Authority came out swinging in response to a stinging report by city Comptroller Scott Stringer that accused the agency of squandering nearly $700 million of federal funds.

A big uncertainty for New York's MTA looms after it approved its operating budget for 2015: Its proposed $32 billion capital plan, which state officials must approve.