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MTA announces contingency plans, including shuttle bus service, ahead of potential LIRR strike

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Thursday announced its contingency plans for commuters as the clock ticks towards a looming Long Island Rail Road strike next Thursday. In the event of a ...

MTA, unions working to avoid possible LIRR strike in mid May. Here's what each side wants.

Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while ...