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New York City commuter rail unions start strike affecting 300,000 riders daily

Washington Examiner·Center Right·May 16, 2026

The commuter rail system that runs between Long Island and New York City is effectively shut down after 3,500 unionized workers went on strike early Saturday. The Long Island Rail Road, which is the largest and busiest commuter railroad in North America, serves roughly 300,000 riders daily. The strike is expected to hamper commuting for […]

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