Thomas Nocera joined The Bond Buyer in 2022 to cover the Northeast region. He began his career in local journalism, covering crime, politics, business, and the culture of New York City's most populous borough, Brooklyn. During the pandemic, Thomas covered the national healthcare industry for the Guardian News and later worked with the GroundTruth Foundation to report on protest movements in New York in addition to the state of a federally managed refugee resettlement program struggling in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Thomas received a masters degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and is a former fellow of the Overseas Press Club Foundation.
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The sale will fund improvements and repairs to public parks, waterfronts, and roads across the double-A-plus rated city.
October 21 -
The announcement from Gov. Phil Murphy follows mounting concerns among local representatives about he safety and reliability of the city's water infrastructure.
October 20 -
A Rhode Island GO deal pricing next week includes $100 million for public schools; a measure on the ballot in November would authorize $250 million more.
October 14 -
The rating outlook boost to positive from stable follows recent progress on steadying reserve rates and paying down debt, S&P said.
October 11 -
Local leaders have met with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection officials twice over the last two months over concerns about operations of Trenton Water Works, the local utility provider.
October 7 -
The Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation closed an $85 million deal for schools in Johnston.
October 5 -
The decision by Ocmulgee Superior Courts Chief Judge Brenda Holbert Trammell questioned the feasibility of the EV maker's project and bonds that would back it.
October 4 -
Friday's action brings the state's outlook to positive with all four major credit rating agencies.
September 30 -
Baby bonds provide a long-term remedy by fostering upward mobility, while current anti-poverty measures do not, according to panelist Scott Winship.
September 30 -
The October event will feature private and public sector experts on education, community development and ESG.
September 30