Average commute times and distances for the American worker are rising, now reaching lengths not seen since before the pandemic, new data shows. Business Insider senior labor and inequality reporter Juliana Kaplan explains. Source link
Joe Gillette’s morning commute hadn’t changed in years — until the three-lane highway became four lanes one day. He realized he was seeing double out of one eye. He thought it might be a side effect from a recent bout of COVID-19 and immediately booked an appointment with his doctor. Gillette’s physician suggested he see … Read more
NEW YORK — A fire in a rail yard train car near New York’s Penn Station injured five people and disrupted service for many commuters early Friday, authorities said. The fire resulted in train delays in New Jersey Transit and Amtrak rail service into New York and briefly suspended Long Island Rail Road service, more … Read more
NY gubernatorial candidate calls out Hochul over LIRR strike fallout New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman criticizes Gov. Kathy Hochul’s handling of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike, accusing her of poor leadership. Blakeman points to the state’s financial woes and the potential $60 million daily cost of the strike, impacting hundreds of thousands … Read more
It was manic Monday for thousands of Long Island Rail Road riders trying to get in and out of New York City on the third day of a labor strike that has shut down the nation’s largest commuter railroad. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. This … Read more
New York officials urged commuters to work from home Monday as a strike by Long Island Rail Road workers threatened to disrupt travel for hundreds of thousands of riders across the region. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state and the … Read more
Long Island Rail Road workers were back on the picket lines at various spots in New York City and on Long Island on Sunday, voicing their concerns and demands as the strike continues for a second day. While the work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday … Read more