Long Island Rail Road strike creates manic Monday commute as negotiators return to the table

It was manic Monday for thousands of Long Island Rail Road riders trying to get in and out of New York City on the third day ...
Gothamist

'It's chaos': LIRR commuters face shutdown, workarounds on first weekday of strike

Officials strongly encouraged anyone who can work from home to do so. The MTA announced plans for limited shuttle bus service from some LIRR stations to Queens subway stops during the morning and ...

As Blakeman seeks statewide visibility, brief LIRR strike a window of opportunity

The Nassau County executive trails Gov. Kathy Hochul by 16 percentage points in the latest Siena College poll.
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LIRR strike costs region $61 million in lost commerce per day

Five labor unions have launched the Long Island Rail Road's first strike in 32 years, costing the region an estimated $61 million in lost economic activity per day and stranding 300,000 passengers.
WBUR

NYC's congestion pricing program is working largely as intended, transportation experts say

Implemented in January 2025, New York's congestion relief program charges vehicles to enter Manhattan's central business district during peak hours.

Long Island Rail Road strike could be a problem for N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul's reelection bid

If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.

'Vaffanculo! Go F--- Yourself': Giant Middle Finger Statue Targets NYC Mayor Mamdani at City Hall

A giant middle-finger sculpture by artist Scott LoBaido appeared outside New York City Hall, criticising Mayor Zohran Mamdani ...