"is this **** with the LIRR?"
No, it's only city subway and buses. Once you get off the LIRR, you will have to find a way to get around the city.
"but praise sweet Jesus for this court injunction"
Unfortunately, the union leader ripped it up on tv last night. And there was Al Sharpton standing right behind him supporting it. Never mind that the majoriy of Al Sharpton's "people" will be adversely affected by this mess.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.