Event Brief
LIRR riders face long commutes as strike continues
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: LIRR commuters use shuttle buses and subways as the rail system remains shut down on the third day of the strike.
WHO: LIRR commuters
WHAT: Commuters take shuttle buses and subways because the LIRR remains shut down during a strike.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 11:32 AM ET
WHERE: New York City, USA
WHY: The LIRR remains shut down due to the strike.
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