3500 Long Island Railroad workers walked off the job over the weekend, shutting down the commuter line. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is offering shuttle service for essential workers, and city officials are urging other commuters to work from home until the strike is resolved. NBC News correspondent Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY.

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