Northeast

The Long Island Power Authority has set up a securitization authority that will sell $2.1 billion in the week of Dec. 9.

Boston's MBTA will launch late-night service in the spring, said Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, who found $20 million from state funding and corporate pledges.

Connecticut's sale of special tax obligation bonds generated $173.4 million of retail orders, which Treasurer Denise Nappier said was the highest under the program.

A delay in the finalizing of Harrisburg, Pa.'s $260 million parking-asset lease has also pushed back the sale of the city's incinerator to Lancaster County.

Moody's Investors Service revised its outlook on St. Joseph's Healthcare System's Ba1 rating to positive from stable on Monday.

The Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear challenges from Amazon and Overstock to a New York internet sales tax law.

Pennsylvania's new transportation funding law is a credit positive for the state and several authorities, Moody's Investors Service said.

Beth Bye will succeed Toni Harp as Senate chair of the appropriations committee, Senate President Donald Williams announced.

CEO-to-worker pay ratio is important to New York City pension funds, the city comptroller said in a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

William Lynch has received a two-year extension to his term as state-appointed receiver for distressed Harrisburg, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania confirmed.