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Commuters Brace for Chaos Amid Long Island Rail Strike
Passengers who take the Long Island Rail Road braced for disruptions to their Monday commute after workers walked off the job during failed contract negotiations.
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“When we fight, we win.” “We all know that the railroad is the lifeblood of Long Island. Without it, life as we know it is simply not possible. The bottom line is no one wins in a strike. Everyone is hurt.” “Yeah, I have to do something to get to my house, you know. I live in Queens, Ozone Park, so I’m going to try to get the bus here.”
Passengers who take the Long Island Rail Road braced for disruptions to their Monday commute after workers walked off the job during failed contract negotiations.
By Julie Yoon
May 18, 2026
