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The Long Island Rail Road will resume running by noon Tuesday, after the unions that forced a shutdown of the country’s largest commuter railroad for just over three days reached a labor deal with the MTA.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the pact in a social media post late Monday, calling it a “fair deal” that will give railroad workers raises “while protecting riders and taxpayers” from the need for additional fare or tax hikes.
Union leaders declined to discuss specifics of the agreement, telling reporters that they first need to disclose the details to their members.
“What I can say is we are looking forward to our members getting back to work,” said Kevin Sexton, national vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.
The development came hours after the MTA’s labor counsel said that representatives for the unions showed “no sense of urgency." It also followed an announcement earlier in the evening from the MTA that LIRR service would remain suspended through the morning rush Tuesday.
Weather ☀️
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
MTA 🚇
In Brooklyn, Coney Island-bound N trains run via the D line from 36 St. to Coney Island Stillwell Avenue. Find all the MTA’s planned changes and the latest delays here.
Alternate side parking 🚙
It’s in effect today, Tuesday, May 19.
By the way…
Today is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far, so find a cooling center here if you need to beat the heat. An air quality advisory is also still in place and here’s our guide to how you can keep the air inside your apartment clean, from what we learned during the summer of wildfire smoke.
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Things To Do
Here’s what’s going on around the city this week.
Tuesday, May 19: The American Symphony Orchestra performs a musician-curated program of Louis Armstrong music, curated by longtime American Symphony Orchestra member Louis Bruno. Free, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20: Jazz veteran Terry Waldo and his Gotham City Band perform at Bryant Park on the Upper Terrace. Free, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20: Learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting at a workshop hosted by NYC Parks at Chelsea Recreation Center. Free, from 5 to 7 p.m.
THE KICKER: Beagles freed from a breeding facility and taken in by a rescue in Queens have all been adopted.
Thanks, as always, for reading. Make it a great Tuesday.
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