Long Island Rail Road Strike Escalates as Hochul Blames Trump Administration A bitter dispute between New York state officials and the federal government has reached a boiling point, with Governor Kathy Hochul placing the blame squarely on the Trump administration for the ongoing Long Island Rail Road strike. The LIRR, which serves millions of commuters on Long Island, has been crippled by the walkout, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Hochul's latest salvo in the feud accuses the previous administration of taking an unusual step last fall that laid the groundwork for the strike. As the standoff continues, commuters are left to navigate the chaos, while Albany and Washington appear no closer to finding a resolution.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) again pinned an ongoing Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike on the Trump administration, continuing a days-long feud between Albany and Washington over the strike. “Let me be clear, this strike would not have been possible if the Trump administration had not taken the highly unusual step last fall...
