Northeast

Gina Raimondo, who as state general treasurer championed a landmark public-pension overhaul law, became Rhode Island's first female governor Tuesday night.

Standard & Poor's upgraded the New York State Power Authority's senior debt to AA from AA-minus on Nov. 3.

The Nassau County Sewer and Storm Water Finance Authority has received stronger ratings because of a new flow of funds.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a $400,000 grant program that aims to incentivize new businesses to locate to vacant storefronts along Sandy-damaged Staten Island's waterfront.

The New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority intends to sell about $375 million of second resolution, fixed-rate tax-exempt refunding and new money bonds on Nov. 13 after a one-day retail period.

While Puerto Rico faces fiscal problems that are similar to those of 1970s New York, it's important to note the differences between the two economies as the island commonwealth seeks a solution.

The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority plans a $97.5 million housing mortgage financing that includes a $57 million bond sale and two private placements.

A $5 million budgetary surplus and better transparency marks New York City's comprehensive annual financial report, said Comptroller Scott Stringer.

Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday's elections, Pennsylvania's cities face problems from rising pension liabilities to fewer dollars from Harrisburg, according to six mayors.

The $2 billion New York state school bond measure on Tuesday's ballot at the instigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo is arriving before voters without much fanfare amid skepticism from some quarters.