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LIRR strike looms as businesses, commuters scramble

https://www.newsday.com/long-island/transportation/lirr-strike-d5pttyfrhttps://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/lirr-strike-begins-after-mta-failed-to-reach-wage-increase-deal-with-union-disrupting-300k-commuters/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/union-says-long-island-rail-road-workers-are-striking-lirr-rcna345429
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  • The strike will force the roughly 250,000 daily riders to seek alternate routes or work from home as negotiations stall.
  • Officials warn the walkout could cost up to $61 million in lost economic activity per day, underscoring a broad regional impact.
  • Riders are urged to plan ahead and consider telecommuting to ease congestion as negotiations continue without a new contract.

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LIRR strike begins after MTA fails to reach wage hike deal with union, disrupting 300K commuters

https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/lirr-strike-begins-after-mta-failed-to-reach-wage-increase-deal-with-union-disrupting-300k-commuters/Nypost.com
LIRR strike begins after MTA fails to reach wage hike deal with union, disrupting 300K commuters

Union says Long Island Rail Road workers are striking over contract negotiations

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/union-says-long-island-rail-road-workers-are-striking-lirr-rcna345429Nbcnews.com
Union says Long Island Rail Road workers are striking over contract negotiations

Long Island Rail Road strike could disrupt travel for NJ commuters this weekend

https://newjersey.news12.com/2026/05/16/long-island-rail-road-strike-could-disrupt-travel-for-nj-commuters-this-weekend/5r3hdJ2hYCe9FJ8B45yfYhNewjersey.news12.com
Long Island Rail Road strike could disrupt travel for NJ commuters this weekend

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