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So if you're trying to get into New York this morning, good luck.
A major strike has brought the Long Island Railroad to a halt,
leaving hundreds of thousands of commuters scrambling for alternatives
and raising concerns about the wider economic impact of the disruption.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul called on both sides to come to a resolution.
We all know that the railroad is the lifeblood of Long Island.
Without it, life as we know it is simply not possible.
The bottom line is no one wins in a strike.