The Long Island Rail Road strike continues into its third day with no agreement in sight, forcing thousands of commuters to rely on shuttle buses and subways. Negotiations between the MTA and unions remain stalled amid disputes over wages and healthcare contributions.
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Long Island Rail Road workers strike halts service, disrupting commutes for 250,000 riders. Officials urge remote work and have launched shuttle buses to ease travel.
On Thursday evening, a collision between a double-decker tour bus and an MTA bus in Manhattan left 18 people injured. 27 were hospitalized, including the tour bus driver, and 50 were examined at the scene. Fire and EMS officials had to use ladders and ropes to get some people out of the bus due to the crash damage. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment and the MTA is working with the NYPD to investigate the incident.
On Saturday morning, a public bus in Baltimore City crashed into two cars before hitting a building, injuring 17 people, two of them critically. The Baltimore Police Department responded to the scene and the Maryland Transit Administration reported that 10-15 people were transported to local hospitals. The MTA police department is actively investigating the incident and urged riders to use the Transit app for alert notifications.
Stella Stevens, an iconic actress of the 1960s and 70s, has passed away at the age of 82. She began her career in 1959 with a minor role in a Bing Crosby musical and achieved her big break in 1960 with the film "Li'l Abner". Her most memorable role was in the classic comedy "The Nutty Professor" in 1963, and she went on to become a prominent leading lady. She was married at 17 and had an only child, actor/producer Andrew Stevens, before divorcing two years later. She will be remembered for her many memorable roles and her lasting impact on the entertainment industry.