New York braces for chaotic Monday commute amid Long Island Rail Road strike

New York officials urged commuters to work from home Monday as a strike by Long Island Rail Road workers disrupted commutes for hundreds of thousands of riders across the region.Gov.

New York officials urged commuters to work from home Monday as a strike by Long Island Rail Road workers disrupted commutes for hundreds of thousands of riders across the region.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority were preparing emergency transit alternatives, including shuttle buses from Long Island into Queens and additional subway service, after negotiations between the MTA and rail unions broke down this weekend, prompting workers to walk off the job and shutting down the railroad Saturday.

“Let’s face the facts: It’s impossible to fully replace LIRR service,” Hochul told reporters at a news conference Sunday.