Trump signs executive order, appoints board to mediate LIRR contract dispute
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to appoint an emergency board that will be tasked with mediating the ongoing Long Island Railroad contract dispute.
Long Island Rail Road strike delayed for now: What's next?
A Long Island Rail Road strike has been averted for now as union officials asked the Trump administration to intervene.
Potential LIRR strike: MTA announces contingency plans
On Thursday, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) announced its contingency plans for commuters ahead of a possible Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike.
Service at Grand Central resumes after fire breaks out
A fire broke out at Grand Central in Manhattan, forcing several branches on the Long Island Rail Road to reroute or cancel service.
Woman sues Long Island Railroad after being thrown from moving train
A woman sued the Long Island Railroad after claiming they failed to protect her from a man who threw her off a train.
Dalai Lama UBS Arena visit: What to know as LIRR adds more stops
The Long Island Rail Road is adding extra service this morning for those that plan to attend the visit of the Dalai Lama to UBS Arena on Long Island.
MTA announces 'new direction' with OMNY contractor
OMNY, the contactless fare payment system, was meant to be the wave of the future when the MTA introduced it five years ago, but since then, it's run into major roadblocks in NYC.
Queens LIRR rider slashed in the face on train: Video
A Queens LIRR rider was slashed in the face during an assault on a train on Monday, according to the NYPD.
LIRR service partially suspended after person struck by train
Long Island Rail Road service has been partially suspended in both directions between Babylon and Patchogue after a person was struck by a train.
LIRR adds new afternoon trains through Brooklyn: What to know
The LIRR is adding new afternoon trains through Brooklyn and making rush-hour changes, starting Monday.
Remembering the LIRR mass shooting 30 years later
Thursday marks 30 years since a mass shooting on the LIRR.
Train derailment near Queens Village causes delays for commuters
Penn Station around rush hour is normally full of the masses on the move, but Thursday afternoon during rush hour, we caught commuters stuck at a standstill.
Derailed LIRR work train disrupting evening commute
Westbound service on the Long Island Railroad is seeing significant disruption, with one train per hour servicing several branches for the evening commute.
Glitch on TrainTime app disrupts commute for Long Islanders
Some Long Island Railroad riders returning to work after the holiday weekend were met with frustration after a glitch on the TrainTime app forced customers to use the machines to buy tickets.
LIRR service changes go into effect Tuesday: What to know
The MTA has implemented a slew of service changes that will increase LIRR service to Penn Station, and add more direct service to Brooklyn.
LIRR service delays after train derailment in Queens injured 13
Six of the eight derailed cars have been rerailed but there's no timeline for when things will be back up and running.
LIRR train derails in Queens; 13 injured
Emergency medical services are currently responding, however, it is still unclear how many injuries there are at the moment.
Former LIRR employees challenge marijuana policies after positive tests
Both Long Island Railroad employees tested positive for marijuana metabolites, and although the use of marijuana is legal in New York state, there are exceptions.
MTA details fare hikes for Metro North, LIRR
A $20 peak ticket to and from NYC on Metro-North Railroad or the LIRR could jump nearly 4.5% under a new proposal from the MTA.
LIRR updated schedules take effect after overcrowding complaints
LIRR train schedules were adjusted after the first week of full service to the new Grand Central Madison station featured scenes of crowding and chaos on trains and platforms.