The Long Island Rail Road faces a potential shutdown as union negotiations near a critical deadline. With ongoing discussions and public sentiment mixed, commuters prepare for possible disruptions.

North America's largest commuter rail system, the Long Island Rail Road, faces a potential shutdown as contract negotiations with unionized workers reach a critical deadline, raising concerns for commuters and the regional economy.

A New York-area train system with 250,000 daily commuters is facing a shutdown if it cannot reach a deal with unionized workers to avert a strike

A potential Long Island Rail Road strike could disrupt travel for around 300,000 daily commuters if the MTA and unions do not reach a deal before midnight. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the latest

A Long Island Rail Road strike could strand nearly 300,000 commuters starting this weekend as five labor unions and MTA leaders are at odds over wage increases for the union workers. The looming work stoppage could start as early as 12:01 a.

A potential Long Island Rail Road strike could begin Saturday, with negotiations continuing between the MTA and unions representing thousands of workers. The dispute centers on pay, with unions seeking a 5% raise in the fourth year of the contract while the MTA says a larger increase could lead to fare hikes or service cuts.