LIRR strike live updates: Unions, MTA reach agreement to end 3-day walkout

Nassau County Executive and candidate for Governor of New York Bruce Blakeman blamed Governor Hochul for the LIRR in a statement issued on Saturday.

"Hundreds of thousands of Long Islanders woke up to chaos because Kathy Hochul failed to do her job. This strike didn't come out of nowhere - Hochul knew this deadline was coming and still allowed commuters, small businesses, nurses, teachers, and tourists to become collateral damage. Hochul can't pass a budget on time, can't keep the trains running, and cares more about bailing out Zohran Mamdani than the commuters stranded on platforms. Hands down, Hochul is the worst governor in America," he wrote.

Big crowds are expected for the Mets-Yankees series this Saturday and Sunday, but because of the strike, there is no LIRR service to and from Citi Field.

The Mets are running a dedicated shuttle service from six locations across the region.

Mets shuttle pickup locations
Roosevelt Field
Walt Whitman Shops
Manhasset LIRR Station
Bay Plaza
Paramus Park
Newport Centre Mall

Other ways to get there:

The 7 train runs direct to Mets-Willets Point, which is the easiest option from Manhattan. Seastreak Ferry offers service from Stamford, Highlands, and St. George.

Commuters from New Jersey can take NJ Transit rail into the city, then connect to the E train toward Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue, or the 1/2/3 to Times Square-42nd Street, and ride the 7 to Mets-Willets Point. Citi Bike docking stations are available throughout Queens and Manhattan. And if you're using a rideshare, designated pickup and drop-off zones are available at the ballpark.

Capacity crowds are expected both days. Plan ahead: leave early, build in extra travel time, and check the MLB Ballpark app before you head out for real-time updates.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statement early Saturday critical of the unions and President Trump.

"These unions represent the highest-paid workers of any railroad in the nation, yet they are demanding contracts that could raise fares as much as 8%, pit workers against one another, and risk tax hikes for Long Islanders. This is unacceptable. My priority is protecting affordability for riders and ensuring fairness across the workforce," she wrote.

""The disruption that Long Islanders face starting tonight is the direct result of reckless actions by the Trump Administration to cut mediation short and push these negotiations toward a strike."