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LIRR Strike Ends, MTA Reaches Deal With Unions

After days of disruption and a chaotic commute that stranded thousands, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority reached a tentative agreement with unions representing workers on the Long Island Rail Road, bringing a three-day strike to an end. The deal, announced May 18, clears the way for service to resume in phases...

New York, NY · 05-20
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MTA, unions reach deal to end Long Island Rail Road strike

NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and five striking unions have reached tentative agreement on a new contract, allowing the Long Island Rail Road to resume partial service as of noon ET on Tuesday, May 18. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the deal on social media at 7:41 p.m. ET, saying the agreement [...] Read More...

New York · 05-19

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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.

New York, NY · 05-18

New York Post

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Unions’ hidden LIRR-strike scheme aims to pick everyone’s pockets

The Long Island Rail Road strike that began early Saturday continues upending commutes from Manhattan to Suffolk County. Unbeknownst to most riders, they’re collateral damage in a much bigger but less visible fight that could slam the entire MTA region with both higher fares and heavier taxes. Negotiations over the LIRR’s union contracts , which came up for renewal in 2023, have been dragging on for three years. The slow pace of the talks means they now must cover a fourth year, potentially affecting the MTA’s other union contracts as those talks open up. On top of offering raises, LIRR management has pressed unsuccessfully to reform the railroad’s rigid and inefficient work rules. These ancient contract provisions are why LIRR still must print paper paychecks in the year 2026 — and a major reason why more than 300 agency workers got six-figure overtime payments last year, on top of their base pay. New York’s Taylor Law, which governs most public-sector employees, forbids them from legally calling a strike. But owing to the LIRR’s historical quirks (it was once privately run and hauled freight), its employees are covered by the federal Railway Labor Act — and Congress has been slow to

New York, NY · 05-18

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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.

New York, NY · 05-18

CBS New York

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Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike after failing to reach new contract

The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.

New York, NY · 05-16

Gothamist

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MTA raised alarms about Amtrak tunnel plan before this week's Penn Station meltdown

Sections of an East River tunnel owned by Amtrak showed signs of serious water damage from Hurricane Sandy before repairs began last year. LIRR President Rob Free all but said “I told you so” to Amtrak officials during a news conference on Friday. [ more › ]

East River, NY · 05-16

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Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, halting busiest US commuter rail system

NEW YORK (AP) — Workers on New York’s Long Island Rail Road are on strike, union officials said early Saturday, paralyzing the busiest commuter rail system in North America. Labor unions representing about half the system’s workers announced the walkout after negotiations with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority ended...

New York, NY · 05-16

Field Level Media

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New York, New Jersey reduce bus, train fares for World Cup

It's going to cost less than previously announced to get from New York City to New Jersey for the World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium this summer. The bus service run by the host committee, originally announced as an $80 round-trip ticket, will now cost $20, according to an announcement from New York governor Kathy Hochul. This price drop is due to $6 million in additional state funding. Any people who bought tickets at the original price will receive $60 refunds. The NJ Transit trains to MetLife, which normally cost $12.90 for a one-way ticket, will cost $98 for a round-trip ticket. That's reduced from the original announced price of $150 per ticket thanks to New Jersey's partnership with DoorDash, Audible and other sponsorships. Those prices are not out of line from how much it will cost to attend one of the eight matches at MetLife Stadium this summer. The cheapest ticket for any of the matches in East Rutherford, N.J., on the Ticketmaster resale market is $544.50 as of Wednesday afternoon for the June 22 match between Norway and Senegal. Tickets for the World Cup Final at MetLife on July 19 begin at $9,607.53 on Ticketmaster. --Field Level Media

New York · 05-13

The City Reporter

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LIRR Strike Threat Riles Up Commuters Ahead of Weekend Deadline

With the Long Island Rail Road on the brink of its first strike in more than 30 years, Gov. Kathy Hochul warned Wednesday that the MTA and riders on the country’s largest commuter railroad “have to be ready for whatever happens.” Leaders from the MTA and a coalition of five LIRR unions resumed labor negotiations […] The post LIRR Strike Threat Riles Up Commuters Ahead of Weekend Deadline appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News .

Long Island, NY · 05-14

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Gov. Hochul says she’s committed to help prevent LIRR strike

Every day on average, half a million vehicles cross the Queens-Nassau border on the region’s major highways — the Long Island Expressway, the Northern State and Southern State parkways. Peter Gill and Alfonso A. Castillo report in NEWSDAY that shutting down the Long Island Rail Road, if a...

New York · 05-12

CBS News

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Transit ticket prices lowered for FIFA World Cup matches

Queens, NY · 05-13

The Staten Island Advance

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Due to rising fuel costs, NY Waterway ferry raises fare

NY Waterway will implement a temporary fare increase of approximately 5.5 percent starting Monday citing dramatically higher fuel costs tied to world events. The ferry service announced the surcharge adjustment in a letter to customers, stating that fuel prices have increased more than 80 percent since January. Company President and CEO Armand Pohan said fuel constitutes a substantial portion of the company’s overall operating costs.

New York Metropolitan Area, NJ · 05-07

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New York & Long Branch Timetables (March, 1940)

Highlighted here is the New York & Long Branch Railroad's complete timetable listing from the March, 1940 edition of the "Official Guide Of The Railways." While the system had no physical equipment of its own, these timetables denote the trains of the Pennsylvania and Jersey Central dispatched over the property. At this time there were numerous commuter and regional services that operated over the NY&LB. Today, what remains of the network is operated by NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line.

New York · 05-07

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New York celebrates another infrastructure upgrade

On April 28, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the completion of a $31.8 million project to build a new bridge carrying North Avenue over the New England Thruway (I-95) in the City of New Rochelle, Westchester County in New York. The Thruway Authority project replaced the 65-year-old crossing with a modern, wider span that enhances safety and improves traffic flow along the busy route used by approximately 20,000 motorists each day. Additionally, the bridge’s vertical clearance over I-95 was raised more than two feet to 16 feet 6 inches to enhance safety and reduce the chances of collisions by over-height vehicles.

New Rochelle, NY · 05-04

PIX11

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Weekly gas prices surge in NY: Track changes

NEW YORK (PIX11) — If you own a car, you may be feeling financial strain at the pump. Gas prices have spiked around 30 cents over the past week due to rising oil prices amidst the ongoing conflict in Iran. The average gas price for regular in New York is $4.463, but despite the high […]

New York, NY · 05-04

Gothamist

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LIRR commuters face messy rush hour due to disabled trains in East River tunnel, MTA says

Commuters board an LIRR train in Hicksville on Dec. 26, 2025. The transit agency says most LIRR lines were affected by the disruption. [ more › ]

East River, NY · 04-29

Streetsblog Capitol Hill

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Wednesday Headlines: Chess Piece Commuters Edition

State lawmakers aren’t ready to throw in the towel on expanded Metro-North service. It’s not clear how exactly they’ll get expanded service from Poughkeepsie to Albany out of the station, but they don’t plan on letting the conversation wither after Amtrak’s refusal to give track access scuttled plans for the Hudson Line.

Albany, NY · 04-29

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Consumer Sentiment Reflected In Rising Prices For Gasoline, Coffee, Beef & Other Commodities

Inflation Continues To Be Of Concern, Gas Prices In Rockland County Average $4.33 Per Gallon. The economy, particularly with inflation-fueled prices at the supermarket, and war-induced prices at the gas pump, is breeding caution among American consumers. Prices for major commodities like beef, coffee, and groceries have hit family budgets, while prices for diesel and jet fuel have hurt businesses, that often pass increased costs onto consumers, causing more pain.

Rockland County, NY · 04-28

CBS New York

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Advocates push N.Y. lawmakers to include "Stop Super Speeders Act" in state budget

New York City officials, transportation advocates, and Families for Safe Streets are calling on state leaders to pass the "Stop Super Speeders Act​."

New York, NY · 04-29