Hochul Presses LIRR Unions to Resume Talks, Warns Strike Would Hit 300,000 Riders
ALBANY, N.Y.—On Sept. 15, 2025, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged five Long Island Rail Road unions to return to the bargaining table and accept binding arbitration, saying a “fair offer” is on the table and directing the MTA to negotiate “anytime, anywhere.” Ms. Hochul said a strike would disrupt nearly 300,000 daily LIRR riders…