AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTransit Shock: The Long Island Rail Road shut down systemwide after unionized workers walked out early Saturday—the first strike in 32 years—stranding about 300,000 daily riders and forcing commuters to scramble for buses and alternate routes. Labor Fight: The standoff centers on wages and healthcare costs, with unions and the MTA still “far apart” and no new talks scheduled. Political Blame Game: Gov. Kathy Hochul pinned the disruption on the unions, while President Trump fired back that it’s on Hochul and her handling of negotiations. Public Safety: In Manhattan, a drunk driver crashed into a sidewalk crowd on Amsterdam Avenue, killing two men and injuring three; the driver faces manslaughter and DWI charges. Courts: Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape retrial ended in another mistrial after jurors deadlocked. Local Culture: Bronx Week wrapped with a Walk of Fame induction ceremony.
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