NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) April 4, 2006--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'A+' rating to New York City's $445 million GO bonds, fiscal 2006 series I, and affirmed its 'A+' rating on the city's $34 billion of parity debt. The rating outlook is stable. The city's overall economic forecast shows moderate growth through fiscal 2009. The city's real estate market remains strong, the financial services sector continues to prosper, and retail activity is strong due in part to a healthy tourism sector. Positive revenue and financial trends have also improved the city's liquidity position, with no short-term borrowing for cash flow purposes since fiscal 2004. New York City's most recent financial plan modification, released Jan. 31, indicates continued
