The 4.5% raise in the fourth year, with only minor contract concessions, was once widely considered unfathomable.

The three-day strike ended with a handshake deal late Monday between the MTA and the five unions representing the workers.  Details of the pact have yet to be released, but sources said a key sticking ...

The MTA released a contingency plan with shuttles and drop-off destinations during the LIRR strike.

Details of the new Long Island Rail Road workers contract have been released, one day after striking workers returned to their stations and train service resumed Tuesday, May 19. About 3,500 LIRR ...

As the LIRR strike enters its second day Sunday, the 300,000 commuters who use the service each day will have to rely on a pastiche of bus routes to get in and out of New York City.

The National Mediation Board had summoned the five striking unions and MTA management; talks will resume at 7:30 a.m.

Nearly half of Long Island Rail Road workers are threatening to walk off the job as early as next week — and the MTA’s plan to deal with the “looming strike” is by telling riders to work from home.

As LIRR workers went on strike, MTA Chair Janno Lieber pointed out they're the highest paid railroad employees in the country. His remarks were an instance of the pot calling the kettle black.

After days of travel headaches due to the strike, there is some good news coming down the tracks for LIRR riders. Some ...

Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing ...