LIRR strike shuts down North America's largest commuter rail system
Five unions representing about half of the Long Island Rail Road workforce went on strike, shutting down North America’s largest commuter rail system after months of stalled contract talks and a prior federal mediation attempt; roughly 250,000 weekday riders face disruption as the MTA offers limited shuttle service and urges telework, while Gov. Hochul pushes for a rapid return to negotiations and warns of possible fare increases.