The last major LIRR strike was in 1987, and lasted 11 days until President Ronald Reagan intervened to end the labor action. LIRR workers are allowed to go on strike because their jobs do not fall ...

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The LIRR was expected to return to a normal schedule this morning but almost every branch is on a special schedule due to lingering effects from the storm. There are delays from Babylon, Hempstead and ...

Even if officials have the best of intentions, the Long Island Rail Road’s recent ticketing changes have caused unnecessary confusion and inconvenience for riders and deserve reconsideration. The LIRR ...

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For over 18 years I have commuted back and forth to Manhattan by the Long Island Rail Road for work. Fare hikes almost always have seemed arbitrary and confusing, especially since there’s not much ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) — If you activate your Long Island Rail Road or Metro-North ticket on board, you could face fines up to $8 per ride. New LIRR and Metro-North ticketing policies and fare increases ...

Long Islanders will face an extra rough Monday commute today after higher fares and new ticketing policies went into effect. "It’s kind of high when you want to ride a train every day like that for ...

Long Island commuters got slammed all around Sunday — with MTA rate hikes taking effect for everything from the LIRR to Nassau County buses, city subways and E-ZPass. Long Island Rail Road ticket ...

Long Island Rail Road ticket prices jumped between 4.5% and 8%, while regular tickets on Nassau Inter-County Express buses increased 10 cents to $3. In New York City, bus and subway fares also rose by ...

The cost of a monthly LIRR ticket will increase by around 4.5%. The MTA says no monthly ticket price will exceed $500. All other ticket prices will increase by up to 8%. The surcharge for tickets ...

It's getting more expensive to commute in New York City. MTA fare hikes are going into effect on Jan. 4, 2026, upping the cost of subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North ...