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MTA, LIRR unions reach deal; service won’t resume in Brooklyn in time for Tuesday morning commute

News 12 previously reported that the main point of contention is negotiating how much of a pay increase workers will get in the fourth year of the contract.

Julia Burns

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May 18, 2026, 10:22 PM

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The MTA and unions with the Long Island Rail Road finally came to an agreement Monday night.

But despite a deal being reached, the issues aren't completely over, though.

Commuters will still need to find an alternate plan for the Tuesday morning rush.

Gov. Kathy Hochul says that service is expected to resume after 12 p.m. Tuesday.

News 12's Julia Burns caught up with commuters at the Atlantic Avenue Station in Downtown Brooklyn who had to find alternative transportation methods on Monday.

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