MTA Hero: NYC Transit team steps up during LIRR strike
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Eyewitness News is honoring New York City Transit employees who stepped up during the Long Island Rail Road strike last month.
They woke up at 3:30 a.m. for several days to coordinate third-party buses to provide shuttle service for riders - easing rush hour commutes.
NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow thanked these dedicated employees for their work.
"You've heard us talk a lot about 'One MTA,' and this is a great example of it," he said.
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