Blakeman rips into Hochul over LIRR strike, says gov ‘failed to do her job’
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman criticized Governor Kathy Hochul for her handling of the Long Island Rail Road strike, calling her the 'worst governor in America.' The strike, involving over 3,500 workers, resulted from failed negotiations between the unions and the MTA over pay raises. Blakeman accused Hochul of neglecting her responsibilities, which he claims has led to chaos for commuters and businesses in the region.
- ▪Bruce Blakeman labeled Kathy Hochul as 'the worst governor in America' due to her failure to prevent the LIRR strike.
- ▪More than 3,500 LIRR workers from five unions are on strike after unsuccessful negotiations with the MTA.
- ▪Blakeman stated that Hochul's inaction has caused significant disruption for commuters and local businesses.
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Metro Blakeman rips into Hochul over LIRR strike, says gov ‘failed to do her job’ By Katherine Donlevy Published May 16, 2026, 8:48 a.m. ET Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman slammed Gov. Kathy Hochul as “the worst governor in America” for failing to stop the Long Island Rail Road strike. “Hundreds of thousands of Long Islanders woke up to chaos because Kathy Hochul failed to do her job,” Blakeman said Saturday in a blistering statement. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman slammed Gov. Kathy Hochul as “the worst governor in America” for failing to stop the Long Island Rail Road strike. Robert Miller for NY Post More than 3,500 LIRR workers across five unions are on strike after drawn-out battle with the MTA over pay raises failed to come to an agreement.
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