05/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/18/2026 14:07
Governor Hochul today received a briefing from MTA leadership and state leaders amid the ongoing Long Island Rail Road strike. Governor Hochul was joined by MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Acting Commissioner Terry O'Leary, and MTA leaders to receive updates on this morning's commute and the status of negotiations between the MTA and LIRR unions.