LIRR strike to end as MTA, unions reach tentative agreement, Hochul says
The Long Island Rail Road strike is set to end following a tentative agreement between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the unions. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that LIRR service will begin to resume starting tomorrow at noon. Commuters had been affected by the strike, relying on shuttle buses to reach their destinations during the disruption.
- ▪The MTA and five LIRR unions reached a tentative agreement to end the strike.
- ▪Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed that phased LIRR service will resume tomorrow at noon.
- ▪Commuters had to wake up early to use shuttle buses to access the subway during the strike.
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- ▪ LIRR strike over after MTA, unions reach deal — New York Post
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Breaking Local News Long Island Rail Road strike to end as MTA, unions reach tentative deal, Gov. Kathy Hochul says By Mark Prussin Mark Prussin Digital Producer, CBS New York Mark Prussin is a digital producer at CBS New York. He covers breaking news, sports, politics and trending stories in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Mark joined the CBS New York team in 2019. Read Full Bio Mark Prussin Updated on: May 18, 2026 / 8:57 PM EDT / CBS New York Add CBS News on Google The Long Island Rail Road strike is coming to an end after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and unions reached a tentative agreement Monday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.
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