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The three-day strike forced Valley Stream commuters, who would normally use the Long Island Rail Road, to use alternate forms of travel.
After a three-day disruption, L.I. Rail Road strike ends By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO & BRIAN KACHARABA of the Herald
The three-day Long Island Rail Road strike ended late Monday, after five unions and the Metropolitan Transpor tation Authority reached a tentative agreement following several days of negotiations, officials announced at an evening news conference. “It is a great relief that the LIRR strike has been resolved,” Mayor Ed Fare said. “We hope all concerned can get back to their normal routines as quickly and smoothly as possible.” U n i o n a n d M TA r e p r e s e n t a t iv e s announced the deal after negotiations resumed on Monday afternoon and continued into the night, ending the work stoppage that had halted service and caused widespread travel disruptions across Long Island and in New York City.
“We have good news tonight,” Kevin Sexton, vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and the spokesman for the Long Island Railroad Bargaining Coalition, said. “We’re pleased to announce that the parties have reached an agreement.” Sexton said that details of the agreement would not be released immediately, citing the need for member review ahead of ratification votes. However, public radio station WYNC reported that the four-year deal includes retroactive pay, and expires in July 2027. “Due to the nature of the negotiations, we cannot discuss the specifics,” he said. “What I can say is we are looking forward to our members getting back to work and doing what they do best, which is serving the region.” He added that any premature disclosure ConTInued on page 7
Valley Stream School Dis- South high schools and MemoriFor13,more election information, Junior High School, approved tricts 24 andschool 30, along with al results a $173.6 million budget, a 4.05 the Central High School go toDistrict, liherald.com/xxx approved their budgets for the percent increase over the current year’s spending plan. The 2026-27 school year on Tuesday. District 13, which includes proposal maintains educational James A. Dever, Howell Road, programs and opportunities Wheeler Avenue and Willow Road while supporting capital projects elementary schools, approved a across district schools. “It is the continued trust and $71.96 million budget, a 3.28 percent increase over the current support of this community that year’s spending plan. The propos- allows the Valley Stream Central al includes funding for expanded High School District to carry out pre-K programs, mental health its mission of providing an array of high-quality educationservices and additional staff. District 24, which encompass- al opportunities for every stues Brooklyn Avenue, William L. dent,” Central Superintendent Buck and Robert W. Carbonaro Wayne Loper said. On the District 13 Board of elementary schools, passed a $43.13 million spending plan, up Education, incumbents Presi4.58 percent from the current dent Anthony Grosso and Trustyear. The budget supports aca- ee Patricia Farrell ran uncondemic programs, student servic- tested and will retain their posies and long-term planning under tions. Gerardo Cavaliere’s conthe district’s Vision 2030 initia- tested seat was won by Cecil tive, with investments in instruc- Matthew. Contested seats on the Distion, technology and student trict 24 board were captured by support systems. District 30, which includes Aisha Darby, Salman Quader Clear Stream Avenue, Forest and Thomas Dowling On the District 30 board, Road and Shaw Avenue elementary schools, approved a $47.87 incumbents Kenneth Cummings million budget, 1.51 percent larg- and Teresea Jackson retained er than the current spendng their seats. The Central High School Displan. Highlights include funding for a social worker, two addition- trict will swear in the trustees al special education classes and and choose the president and vice president at its July reorganew technology for students. The Central High School Dis- nization meeting.