Long Island Rail Road Strike
Service suspended signs are posted inside Penn Station on the first day of a Long Island Rail Road strike, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in New York.
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North America’s largest commuter rail system has shut down after unionized workers went on strike. The Long Island Rail Road in New York ceased operations early Saturday morning as five unions representing about half its workforce walked off the job. The two sides have been negotiating for months on a new contract. But the unions were legally allowed to strike starting at 12:01 a.m. The MTA has said it would provide limited shuttle buses to New York City subway stations in the event of a strike. Gov. Kathy Hochul urged Long Islanders to work from home if possible.
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