<p>Some Long Islanders&nbsp;described a tiring commute&nbsp;to work, while picketing LIRR employees continued to make their voices heard. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;</p>


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Kevin Sexton, from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, announced on Monday night a deal has been made between the MTA and LIRR unions.

'The parties have reached an agreement'

The MTA and the LIRR unions have reached an agreement to end the 3-day transit strike. NewsdayTV's Pat Dolan reports.

Service restarts at noon Tuesday

Some Long Islanders described a tiring commute to work, while picketing LIRR employees continued to make their voices heard. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Without the LIRR as an option because of the strike, Long Islanders in Plainview Monday felt frustrated about the amount of traffic and higher gas prices. Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman reports.

'It's definitely annoying'

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The agreement provides relief to the tens of thousands of harried and frustrated Long Islanders who saw their commutes double or even triple.

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An analysis of 2024 payroll data shows 168 LIRR employees who went on strike for three days made more than $200,000. Five made more than $300,000.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul's announcement that a deal had been reached to end the work stoppage came after a tough day for Long Island commuters.

Long Islanders cope with reality of no LIRR on first workday of strike

Drivers might want to allot extra time for their morning drive on Monday during the LIRR strike as traffic builds on the Long Island Expressway. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

Traffic building on LIE during morning drive

Frustration was mounting on Day 3 of the LIRR strike Monday, as commuters at the Hicksville station faced taking shuttle buses and subways to reach their jobs in New York City. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's hurting everybody, the strike'

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

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As LIRR union members picketed for a new contract, commuters and businesses weigh in ... and everyone's frustrated. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'We just want to get paid for what we deserve'

LIRR unions have gone on strike for the first time since 1994. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Parties were unable to reach a deal'

Susi Nunez, of Coram, spoke on Sunday about the lengths she needs to go to during the LIRR strike in order to get from Suffolk to Manhattan to visit her sick mother.

'It's a headache'

With no end in sight to the LIRR strike, commuters need to know their options for getting around. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Breaking down your commuting options

The deadline to avoid a Long Island Rail Road strike is approaching, with negotiations still at a standstill. Newsday Transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'Talks are continuing'

With a potential MTA strike looming, LIRR commuters across Long Island spoke with NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie about some of the ways they're making preparations.

'A big inconvenience to many people'

LIRR trains may come to a screeching halt as the Saturday strike deadline looms. Commuters and business owners are scrambling to come up with a backup plan. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's going to kill our business'

LIRR union workers are on strike after hours of failed negotiations with the MTA. Newsday reporter Bahar Ostadan has more.

No deal: LIRR unions strike

Crews were working Friday to repair a large sinkhole near Exit 49 of the LIE in Melville that partially swallowed a car on Thursday. Two lanes remain closed.

Mess on the LIE

Without a deal in place, LIRR workers could walk off the job starting Saturday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Progress made in LIRR strike talks

The MTA's contingency plan is free shuttle bus service during peak hours, but that wouldn't work for every commuter. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo and NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland & Virginia Huie report.

'I don't know how else I'd get here'

The MTA says they are getting closer to a deal to avoid a LIRR strike, but union leaders are saying otherwise. Newsday Transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

A new offer is on the table

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