As LIRR strike looms, Hochul warns Long Islanders they may have to stay home 9.4%
Gothamist - By Ramsey Khalifeh - 5/13/2026, 6:33 PM
Framing Effect 24.6% - Appeal to Authority 12.9% - Negativity Bias 11.6%
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday said Long Island Rail Road commuters should plan to work from home if the train service shuts down for a strike. Five unions representing a majority of the LIRR’s workforce could walk off the job as soon as Saturday, as they remain in a stalemate with the MTA over pay raises and work rules. MTA officials... more