Long Island Rail Road strike is over, New York Gov. Hochul says
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Key Points:
- The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike, which began Saturday and was the first in 32 years, has officially ended as of midnight Monday following a new deal between the MTA and five LIRR unions.
- Service will resume in phases starting Tuesday at noon, with full service expected by the afternoon commute, ensuring normal operations for evening events like the New York Knicks game.
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the agreement delivers raises for workers without increasing train fares, though specific contract details remain confidential pending union ratification.
- The strike disrupted service for over 300,000 daily commuters, with alternative bus and shuttle services used during the strike and morning ramp-up.
- City officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, pledged continued coordination to monitor traffic and support commuters as service resumes.