TOP STORIES | LIRR strike disrupts commuters as Jersey City faces budget crisis

FOX 5’s top stories include major commuter disruptions after the LIRR strike began, with Gov. Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani warning riders to plan ahead for heavier traffic, crowded transit and longer travel times. Plus, Jersey City is facing a major financial crisis after city officials reported an approximately $250 million budget deficit for 2026.