S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AA' long-term rating to New York City 's $1.5 billion fiscal 2026 series D (tax-exempt) general obligation (GO) bonds, $1.29 billion fiscal 2026 subseries E-1 (federally taxable) GO bonds, and $460 million fiscal 2026 subseries E-2 (federally taxable) GO social bonds. The outlook is stable. NEW YORK (S&P Global Ratings) Oct. 3, 2025--S&P Global Ratings today took the rating action above. New York City benefits from a governance structure under the Financial Emergency Act that requires maintenance of a balanced budget, and from strong planning practices that mitigate risk and ensure that the financial plan addresses out-year budget gaps. In addition, the city established a formal "rainy day" reserve in fiscal 2021, bolstering our view