The Long Island Rail Road remains paralyzed as a strike by 3,500 workers enters its third day, halting travel for 250,000 commuters.Negotiations between the MTA and unions are stalled over pay demands despite involvement from the National Mediation Board.Governor Kathy Hochul and former President Donald Trump have traded public blame regarding the handling of the labor dispute.Management warns that meeting the requested wage increases could force an eight percent hike in passenger fares for the region.