Long Island Rail Road, Hochul and LIRR strike
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Kathy Hochul has pointed fingers at President Donald Trump for the strike, while he denied all wrongdoing. But does Trump actually have the power to stop the strike, and why is the governor placing blame on the president?
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Governor Hochul announces deal to end LIRR strike
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a deal ending the LIRR strike, which began Saturday (May 16), affecting 300,000 commuters. The agreement resolves disputes over salary and healthcare contributions. Service will resume Tuesday at noon,
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Amidst the chaos of an LIRR strike, Gov. Kathy Hochul and gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman are throwing accusations of who exactly is to blame.
MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said the strike will officially end at midnight and will begin preparations for Tuesday's resumption of service.
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