Rushing to make the last trains

Commuters flood Track 16 for the 11:37 p.m. LIRR train to Ronkonkoma, which could be the last train out of Penn Station before a potential strike hits. Credit: Newsday/Janon Fisher

By Newsday StaffMay 15, 2026

A mad rush of confused commuters are running to the last remaining trains at Penn Station before a possible midnight strike.
Boards read “no passengers” except for one train every 30 minutes. pic.twitter.com/96fbg5xI9w
— John Asbury (@JohnAsbury) May 16, 2026

By Newsday Staff

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