AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLIRR Strike Hits New York: Long Island Rail Road service is shut down after unionized workers walked out early Saturday, the first strike in 32 years, stranding nearly 300,000 daily riders and forcing limited shuttle buses that won’t fully replace trains. Labor vs. MTA: The fight centers on wage increases and health care premiums, with unions saying they’ve gone years without raises and the MTA saying it gave “everything” the unions asked for. Political Blame Game: Gov. Kathy Hochul warned commuters to plan ahead and criticized the walkout as reckless, while President Trump blamed Hochul on Truth Social. Middle East Pressure: Markets and energy policy are roiled by renewed Iran-war fears—oil is up and stocks slid as bond yields jump. NYC/Israel Narrative Clash: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s “Nakba Day” video sparked backlash from Jewish groups, while Israel escalated its fight with the New York Times over alleged “blood libel” claims.
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