Northeast

New York City and its labor unions should hash out contracts soon to preserve the city's double-A bond ratings, said city Comptroller Scott Stringer.

To deal with ongoing fiscal problems Atlantic City, N.J.'s government is seeking state aid.

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer called for an overhaul of pension fund oversight, including a ban on private placement agents across all asset classes.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York's financial support for the money-losing Long Island College Hospital can continue for only a few more days.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority awarded a $23.9 million contract to repair three bridges spanning the Merrimack River in Haverhill.

Former New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate John Liu is teaching public policy and municipal finance at Baruch College.

The New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority sold about $351 million of second resolution, fixed-rate, tax-exempt new money bonds.

The chairman of New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority acknowledged Wednesday the possibility of a Long Island Rail Road strike in the summer.

The lawyer representing Rhode Island in its suit against 38 Studios told state lawmakers that legislation would enhance the prospects of a settlement.

Clay Pell, the grandson of the late U.S. Sen. Claiborne Pell, is the latest Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate in an open-seat race.