New York braces for chaotic Monday commute with Long Island Rail Road strike
New York is preparing for a challenging Monday commute due to a strike by Long Island Rail Road workers. The strike, which has halted service on one of the busiest commuter rail systems in the U.S., follows failed contract negotiations. Officials are urging commuters to work from home and are implementing emergency transit alternatives to mitigate the disruption.
- ▪Long Island Rail Road workers went on strike after contract negotiations stalled.
- ▪The strike is the first for the LIRR in approximately 30 years, affecting hundreds of thousands of riders.
- ▪Emergency transit alternatives, including shuttle buses and additional subway service, are being prepared by state officials.
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U.S. newsNew York braces for chaotic Monday commute amid Long Island Rail Road strikeWorkers walked off the job following stalled contract talks, shutting down one of the nation’s busiest commuter rails.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00LIRR employee Olivier Desinor leads striking workers in chants during a picket outside Jamaica Station in Queens, New York City, on Saturday.Jeremy Weine / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 17, 2026, 1:31 PM EDTBy Gabriella RudyNew York officials urged commuters to work from home Monday as a strike by Long Island Rail Road workers threatened to disrupt travel for hundreds of thousands of riders across the region.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Gov.
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