Event Brief
Hochul urges unions to resume talks as MTA commuter rail shuts
Filed: May 17, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Summary: Gov. Kathy Hochul urged unions to resume talks as the MTA shut down North America’s largest commuter rail system.
WHO: Gov. Kathy Hochul
WHAT: Urged unions to resume talks amid the MTA commuter rail shutdown
WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 1:50 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The MTA commuter rail system was shut down and Hochul urged unions to resume talks.
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