Thu, July 2, 2026 at 7:05 PM UTC The Brief The MTA has restricted access to Penn Station on Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3. Officials are asking LIRR passengers to travel through Grand Central Station or Atlantic Terminal instead. The MTA said the restrictions were "at the request of the NYPD," but did not elaborate. NEW YORK - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is restricting access to Penn Station ahead of the Independence Day weekend.