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5 LIRR unions that went on strike ratify contract with 15% raises over 4 years

Newsday 20 Jun 2026
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen — the organization representing LIRR train operators — on Thursday became the last of the five unions to finalize results.
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MTA adds LIRR trains to Shinnecock Hills to keep up with U.S. Open demand

Newsday 20 Jun 2026
"LIRR is monitoring travel this afternoon to determine whether to provide additional trains," Baldeo said ... Siblings fighting rare disorder Heuermann transfered upstate LIRR unions ratify new contract FeedMe.
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328 LIRR workers made more than $100,000 in overtime last year, reports says

Newsday 19 Jun 2026
Of 801 MTA employees making six figures in overtime in 2025, 41% worked for the LIRR, according to a payroll report compiled by the Empire Center for Public Policy, an Albany-based conservative-leaning think tank.
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Large crowds cause delays on LIRR trains to Shinnecock Hills for U.S. Open

Newsday 19 Jun 2026
For Long Island Rail Road riders getting to the first round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Thursday morning, delays and crowded trains to the temporary train station didn’t make for the most ideal trip ... Sign up ... Newsday ... Most Popular.
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Alcohol banned on LIRR for 24 hours starting early Thursday as NYC holds parade for ...

Newsday 18 Jun 2026
Alcohol will�be banned on�LIRR trains and stations for 24 hours starting at 5 a.m ... allocate extra travel time for their commutes�as more customers are expected to use the LIRR to travel to the parade.
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Amtrak: Worse damage to East River tunnels revealed, backs repair approach to key LIRR routes

Newsday 18 Jun 2026
Repairs to the East River tunnels revealed worse damage than expected, Amtrak said Wednesday, vindicating its decision to take two of the four tunnels out of service for more than a year at a time ... Sign up. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our ... 0.28.
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Valley Stream man, 19, fatally struck by train; LIRR service resumes at Valley Stream station

Newsday 16 Jun 2026
A Valley Stream man was struck and killed by a train at the village's LIRR station. The MTA said the man, 19, was struck at about 9.40 a.m. by the train from Grand Central Madison heading to Massapequa. He was declared dead at the scene ... Sign up.
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Winner’s Trophy Rolls into Temporary LIRR Station to Showcase Public Transportation Options to the U.S. Open

Long Island Press 16 Jun 2026
As they did in 2018 (the last time Shinnecock Hills hosted the Open), the LIRR and the USGA have created a temporary elevated station at County Road 39, an easy stroll across an elevated pedestrian bridge to the venue.
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U.S. Open Golf: LIRR Adds Trains to Southampton for Championship

The Villager 15 Jun 2026
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is adding dozens of trains to the Hamptons this week as the U.S ... The LIRR had 77,000 tournament goers in 2018 with higher numbers expected this year ... “The Long Island Rail Road is ready,” said LIRR President Rob Free.
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U.S. Open trophy delivered to Shinnecock Hills as officials urge fans to take LIRR to tournament

Newsday 13 Jun 2026
Open Golf Tournament Championship Trophy made its debut on the temporary Shinnecock Hills station train platform, with LIRR President Robert Free hoisting the three-century-old trophy ... LIRR, free shuttles, best way to get to U.S.
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U.S. Open golf fans urged to take LIRR, free shuttles to Shinnecock Hills

Newsday 13 Jun 2026
Summer traffic on the East End is always bad, but the organizers of the 128th U.S ... to 10 a.m ... LIRR expanding service ... The LIRR is offering more trains and the USGA has built a temporary express lane for its shuttle buses along part of Sunrise Highway.
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What Long Island commuters need to know as the World Cup kicks off locally

Newsday 12 Jun 2026
How will the typical LIRR train schedule be affected? ... The MTA recommends LIRR riders consider traveling via Grand Central Madison and Atlantic Terminal instead of Penn Station for service.Stay in the know with the Dangerous Roads newsletter ... Sign up.
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Deal for LIRR rail yard at Lawrence Aviation site in Port Jefferson Station collapses, setting ...

Newsday 11 Jun 2026
More LIRR, Long Island traffic and transportation news Man arrested for threatening texts to NCPD commissioner More cats rescued from Glen Cove home MTA drops purchase of Lawrence Aviation site High cost of childcare.
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Teen, 17, killed on LIRR tracks in Massapequa

Newsday 09 Jun 2026
A 17-year-old girl was fatally struck by an LIRR�train Monday afternoon, the MTA said. The teen�was hit by a westbound train about 2.33 p.m., an MTA spokesperson told Newsday via email ... No other injuries were reported ... newsday-tv-logo Streaming Now ... ....
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Downed trees, poles from storm shut down LIRR Oyster Bay Branch, MTA says

Newsday 08 Jun 2026
The Oyster Bay branch runs between its namesake town and the LIRR’s Mineola station ... Shuttle buses are operating between Oyster Bay and Mineola while the train is out-of-service, according to the LIRR’s website.
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