Long Island Rail Road workers hit picket lines on Day 1 of strike | Team Coverage
Day 1 of the LIRR strike brought trains to a halt, with no signs of a deal between the MTA and unions. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin and Andrew Ramos report.
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Day 1 of the LIRR strike brought trains to a halt, with no signs of a deal between the MTA and unions. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin and Andrew Ramos report.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
On Day 1 of the Long Island Rail Road strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City have become marathons.
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.
CBS News New York's John Dias has the latest on the strike, the LIRR's first since 1994, and Kristie Keleshian looks at alternative ways to get around during the work stoppage.
Many gathered outside Penn Station on Saturday morning as the railroad begins its first strike in 32 years. CBS News New York's John Dias leads team coverage.
The MTA and the unions failed to come to an agreement on the fourth year of a new contract late Friday, leading to the railroad's first work stoppage since 1994. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The possible Long Island Rail Road strike would halt service for hundreds of thousands of commuters. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A coalition of five unions representing LIRR workers say they are prepared to walk off the job just after midnight tonight if there's no deal.
The clock is ticking to avoid a Long Island Rail Road strike, which would stop service for hundreds of thousands of commuters. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
With a possible LIRR strike approaching, MTA officials are urging commuters to work from home and avoid unnecessary travel. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
Workers on the largest commuter rail system in the nation are just hours away from going on strike. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
The MTA and LIRR unions agreed on 9.5% raises for three years, but the fourth year has been the sticking point in these negotiations.
Negotiators are running out of time to avert a Long Island Rail Road strike. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
Roughly half of the Long Island Rail Road workforce could go on strike without a deal with the MTA. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A woman allegedly let riders through a Brooklyn subway station using a student OMNY card she found on the street several times in July 2025, according to an MTA complaint.
A security guard was allegedly caught on surveillance camera letting riders into a Brooklyn subway station with an OMNY card in exchange for cash, according to a complaint.
Team officials announced there will be additional shuttles departing from Long Island if the Long Island Rail Road is shut down due to a strike.
Automated camera enforcement fines along the Q60 in Queens and B12 in Brooklyn start Friday.
The clock is ticking for both sides to agree by the Saturday morning deadline. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The MTA and unions representing LIRR workers are resuming contract negotiations as they hope to avoid a strike that could impact hundreds of thousands of riders.
Jason Russell, Professor Of History And Labor Studies At SUNY Empire State, talks with CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler about the ongoing talks ahead of a potential strike on Saturday.
The threat of an LIRR strike is hanging over nearly 300,000 daily riders and could start as soon as Saturday.
