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Long Island Rail Road Strike Shuts Down Busiest U.S. Passenger Rail Service

New York Times 16 May 2026
This is the first strike on the service in more than 30 years. It comes after three years of failed contract negotiations, two federal interventions and a volley of last-minute bargaining ... .
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Long Island Rail Road Workers Launch Strike, Shutting Down Nation’s Busiest Commuter Rail Line

The Epoch Times 16 May 2026
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) service stopped entirely early Saturday due to a strike ... after contract negotiations with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on wage raises fell through.
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North America’s largest commuter rail system faces a potential shutdown

Citizen Tribune 16 May 2026
New York City and its suburbs are bracing for a possible strike by workers on the Long Island Rail Road, the busiest commuter rail system in North America. Contract negotiations were taking place Friday aimed at reaching a deal that ....
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To cover tax cuts, Kemp nixes new funds for forests, historic sites, arts and short-line rail

Henry Herald 16 May 2026
ATLANTA — Among Gov. Brian Kemp's $300 million worth of vetoes this week were money for reforestation, land conservation, historic building restoration, the arts and live performances and short-line railroads ... .
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North America's largest commuter rail system faces a potential shutdown

Newsday 16 May 2026
NEW YORKNew York City and its suburbs are bracing for a possible strike by workers on the Long Island Rail Road, the busiest commuter rail system in North America.
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Chelsea Handler rails against Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral campaign while drinking vodka as he roasts ...

The Daily Mail 16 May 2026
Handler, 51, warned her followers that the Hills alum, 42, is a 'former reality star' and should not be considered as a candidate in the Los Angeles mayoral campaign ....
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Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike after failing to reach new contract

CBS News 16 May 2026
The strike stems from an inability to reach a deal on a new four-year contract. The MTA and unions agreed to the terms of the first three years, but disputes arose about the final year ... .
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