LIRR strike has Knicks fans panicking over MSG commute — but there’s a reason labor stop could be good luck
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike has left many Knicks fans unable to attend the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden. Fans are facing high costs for alternative transportation, with some estimating expenses over $1,500 for the night. The strike has drawn comparisons to a similar work stoppage in 1994, which coincided with the Knicks' playoff run.
- ▪The LIRR strike began on Saturday, impacting commuters heading to Manhattan.
- ▪Fans are resorting to expensive car services to reach Madison Square Garden for the game.
- ▪The Knicks are set to play the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Metro LIRR strike has Knicks fans panicking over MSG commute — but there’s a reason labor stop could be good luck By Jorge Fitz-Gibbon and Mark Suleymanov Published May 18, 2026, 2:47 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google It’s a real hoops scream. Die-hard Knicks fans on Long Island who were psyched up for the hometown hoopsters in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals this week are being forced to stay home or shell out big bucks — thanks to the Long Island Rail Road strike that has grounded thousands. “You’re looking at a $1,500 night,” said Huntington Knicks superfan Julie Moss-Silver, who told The Post she’s going to have to plunk down $350 for a car service just to get to MSG for the game.
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