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Christopher Robbins is a New York City reporter covering transportation, affordable housing, local politics, and criminal justice. His work has also appeared in New York Magazine, The Village Voice and The New York Times. Chris is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke, Virginia, and enjoys biking to Fort Tilden in the summertime.
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As LIRR workers went on strike, MTA Chair Janno Lieber pointed out they're the highest paid railroad employees in the country. His remarks were an instance of the pot calling the kettle black.
Published May 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET
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