Paul Burton is the Northeast Regional Editor for The Bond Buyer. His major coverage has included New York City and MTA finances; the Harrisburg, Pa., debt crisis; the 38 Studios bond financing fiasco in Rhode Island; and unfunded pension liability. Paul hosts podcasts and videos and has moderated at Bond Buyer conferences. Previously, Paul was senior editor and copy chief at M&A-oriented financial media company The Deal LLC. His award-winning career has spanned financial, sports and political journalism. A Boston native, Paul is the author of the book “Tales from the Newsrooms.” He is a frequent public speaker and has appeared as an expert on municipal debt on radio and television shows, including former CBS News White House correspondent Sharyl Attkisson’s public-affairs program, “Full Measure.”
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With the mayor's race riveted on public safety, candidates discussed the city’s finances in a televised debate.
By Paul BurtonJune 14 -
The rating agency elevated its outlook to stable on the state’s general obligation bonds and various state-entity revenue bonds.
By Paul BurtonJune 14 -
One of the city's most significant elections is also one of the strangest with a pandemic, an open seat, crime and financial strife, and ranked-choice voting at play.
By Paul BurtonJune 11 -
In Part 1 of this special series, Northeast Regional Editor Paul Burton and guests Nicole Gelinas, Anthony Figliola and Andrew Rein explore what this year's New York mayoral race means for the city and its people, investors and business leaders. (15 minutes)
By Paul BurtonJune 11 -
The businessman and former Assembly member looks to prevent the first re-election of a Democratic governor in more than 40 years.
By Paul BurtonJune 9 -
A last-minute bill that would have authorized a split of board chairman and chief executive positions appears to have died in the state Senate.
By Paul BurtonJune 9 -
Patrick Foye will leave as chairman and CEO, with Sarah Feinberg elevated to chairman and Janno Lieber becoming chief executive officer.
By Paul BurtonJune 8 -
The $720 million issuance will include a $168 million sustainability component to help fund the $2.3 billion Green Line light rail extension.
By Paul BurtonJune 8 -
The transit agency's acknowledgment of an intrusion set off loud alarm bells about the rising threat of public-issuer system hacks.
By Paul BurtonJune 7 -
Raymond James is senior manager for the sale, which will feature $82 million of Series B tax-exempt and $17 million of Series A federally taxable bonds.
By Paul BurtonJune 4