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ny1. com > nyc > all-boroughs > news > 05/16/2026 > long-island-rail-road-workers-go-on-strike

LIRR workers go on strike, halting busiest U. S. commuter rail system

1+ hour, 57+ min ago  (520+ words) Long Island Rail Road workers are on strike, union officials said early Saturday, paralyzing the busiest commuter rail system in North America. Labor unions representing about half the system's workers announced the walkout after negotiations with the MTA ended Friday…...

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ny1. com > nyc > all-boroughs > news > 05/15/2026 > possible-lirr-shutdown-looms-as-contract-talks-resume

Possible LIRR shutdown looms as contract talks resume

1+ day, 17+ min ago  (540+ words) The Long Island Rail Road is facing a potential shutdown as a deadline nears to reach a deal with unionized workers to avert a strike. The LIRR has been negotiating for months on a new contract with labor officials representing…...

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ny1. com > nyc > all-boroughs > news > 05/15/2026 > bus-lane-camera-fines-expand-to-two-more-queens--brooklyn-routes

Bus lane camera fines expand to two more Queens, Brooklyn routes

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (198+ words) The MTA on Friday expanded its bus lane camera enforcement program to two more bus routes in Queens and Brooklyn. The Automated Camera Enforcement, or ACE, program targets drivers who block bus stops or illegally drive, park or double-park in…...

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ny1. com > nyc > all-boroughs > news > 05/14/2026 > lirr-strike-looming-as-union-talks-continue

LIRR strike looming as union talks continue

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (380+ words) An LIRR strike still looms ahead of Saturday morning after another day of talks between the MTA and five unions. The unions want a 5% wage increase for the fourth year of the contract. The MTA is offering a 3% increase plus…...

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ny1. com > nyc > all-boroughs > news > 05/14/2026 > mta--fire-sparks-delays--cancellations-at-penn-station

MTA: Fire sparks delays, cancellations at Penn Station

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (118+ words) Transit officials are warning commuters to expect delays and cancellations at Penn Station Thursday night, after a track fire earlier in the day. The fire broke out'at around 11 a. m.'The MTA said that service between Jamaica and Penn Station is still…...

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ny1. com > nyc > all-boroughs > morning-people > 05/14/2026 > morning-people-episode-49-should-new-york-city-commuters-prepare-for-an-lirr-strike

Should New York City commuters prepare for an LIRR strike?

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (111+ words) Spectrum News NY1 On today's "Morning People," Jamie Stelter discusses the latest on a potential LIRR strike ahead of Saturday's deadline and a state proposal targeting "super speeders." Then, Pat Kiernan and Jamie sit down with actor and musician Jill Hennessy…...

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ny1. com > nyc > all-boroughs > news > 05/13/2026 > falling-debris-closes-lower-level-george-washington-bridge-approach

Falling debris closes lower-level George Washington Bridge approach

3+ day, 27+ min ago  (149+ words) The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey closed the westbound lanes leading to the lower level of the George Washington Bridge Wednesday morning after receiving reports of falling debris. The agency said reports of debris falling from the…...

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ny1. com > nyc > all-boroughs > traffic_and_transit > 05/13/2026 > mamdani-announces-new-queens-bus-lane-to-speed-trips-to-laguardia-ahead-of-world-cup

New bus lane set to speed up trips to La Guardia ahead of World Cup

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (253+ words) New York City will add a new dedicated bus lane in Queens to speed up commutes to La Guardia Airport ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday. The project is set to create a center-running eastbound…...

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ny1. com > nyc > all-boroughs > traffic_and_transit > 05/11/2026 > meet-mamdani-senior-advisor-for-fast-and-free-buses

Mamdani creates new role focused on fast, free buses

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (407+ words) Making buses fast and free for everyone to ride was one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's main policy planks on the campaign trail. And despite not getting the free part from Albany this year, he's not giving up. "You know, I've…...

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ny1. com > nyc > all-boroughs > news > 05/09/2026 > potential-lirr-strike-looms-next-weekend

Potential LIRR strike looms next weekend

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (287+ words) Possible service disruptions to the Long Island Rail Road could be on the horizon. Negotiations are still pending between LIRR workers" unions and the MTA as they try to reach a deal and avoid a strike by next Saturday, May…...