# @newsday on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYfGjQTFtg-
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65728969-newsday-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-18T16:01:56.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Newsday • Long Island News (@newsday) — https://gondola.cc/newsday

## Caption

The LIRR union strike could disproportionately impact riders with disabilities, who have few other options to get on and off Long Island without trains running, advocates said.

The railroad’s shutdown effectively strands Long Islanders with mobility issues, including seniors and wheelchair users, the advocates said.

Wheelchair user Nadia Holubnyczyj-Ortiz was planning to ride the LIRR from the accessible train station in Floral Park, where she lives, with her husband this weekend.

As much of a hassle as her Saturday day trip was, Holubnyczyj-Ortiz said the situation may be considerably more stressful for commuters with disabilities trying to get on a packed shuttle bus during the weekday rush hours as part of the MTA’s strike contingency plan.

The MTA has said the approximately 200 buses they’ve ordered will be able to carry about 13,000 people. The LIRR typically carries about 270,000 riders on an average weekday.

More information is at the link in our bio. (Photo credit: Kendall Rodriguez)
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