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LIRR service resumes after strike crippled nation’s busiest commuter rail system

The strike marked the first walkout for the LIRR since a two-day stoppage in 1994

The Independent UK · May 19

New York Governor says state plans to participate in federal education tax credit scholarship program

On May 7, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) said that she plans to opt the state into the federal education tax credit scholarship program, also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC). New York is the third state with a Democratic trifecta to indicate participation in the…

Ballotpedia · May 19

LIRR Service to Resume Tuesday After MTA, Unions Agree on Salary Deal

The Long Island Rail Road strike has officially come to an end after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and labor unions representing LIRR employees reached a deal late Monday, according to officials.

Latin Times · May 19

No Talks Scheduled As LIRR Strike Drags On, Riders Told To Brace For Monday New York City Commute

With the Long Island Rail Road still shut down and no new bargaining sessions on the calendar, Gov. Kathy Hochul and top MTA officials are warning that Monday's rush hour could turn into a "crushing catastrophe" for hundreds of thousands of commuters

Latin Times · May 17

LIRR Strike Begins: America's Busiest Commuter Rail Shuts Down for First Time in 32 Years Over a 2% Wage Gap

Three hundred thousand commuters woke up Saturday to find no trains running. A 2-percentage-point difference in wages was all that separated a deal from a shutdown — and now the real chaos begins Monday morning.

International Business Times · May 16

America’s largest commuter rail system shut down on Saturday. How will Long Island Rail Road strike impact 250,000 riders?

Rail strike in U.S: If the shutdown continues into the work week, the roughly 250,000 people who ride the system to and from work each weekday will be forced to find alternative routes to the city from its Long Island suburbs.

The Economic Times · May 16

North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike

North America’s largest commuter rail system has shut down as unionized workers have gone on strike

The Independent UK · May 16

New York rail strike leaves 2,50,000 commuters scrambling for alternatives

Long Island Rail Road workers are on strike. This has halted New York's busiest commuter rail system. About half of the system's 7,000 workers are involved. Negotiations for a new contract failed. Commuters face significant disruption. Many will seek alternative transport. Some may work from home. The dispute centers on…

The Economic Times · May 16

Americans could get $1,700 back in a new tax credit; here's who qualifies and how to claim it

A new federal education tax credit is putting up to $1,700 back on the table for eligible Americans, and families across the U.S. are starting to pay attention. The new tax relief program allows taxpayers to claim major savings through approved education scholarship donations, while also helping students access school…

The Economic Times · May 14

Zohran Mamdani Closed New York's $12 Billion Deficit — But Not the Way He Promised

Zohran Mamdani says New York has closed a $12 billion deficit, but the deal relies on state aid, temporary fixes, and dropped tax plans, raising doubts about long-term stability.

International Business Times UK · May 14