Deal reached to end Long Island Rail Road strike, Gov. Kathy Hochul says

After a manic Monday for thousands of Long Island Rail Road riders trying to get in and out of New York City, things should start to get back to normal on Tuesday, Gov.

After a manic Monday for thousands of Long Island Rail Road riders trying to get in and out of New York City, things should start to get back to normal on Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

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The governor Monday night announced that a deal had been reached to end a labor strike that shut down the country’s largest commuter railroad.

“Tonight, the @MTA reached a fair deal with the five LIRR unions that delivers raises for workers while protecting riders and taxpayers,” Hochul said on social media, adding that phased LIRR service would resume at 12 p.m. Tuesday.