<p>LIRR trains may come to a screeching halt&nbsp;as the Saturday strike deadline looms. Commuters and business owners are scrambling to come up with a backup plan. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Virginia Huie reports.</p>


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As LIRR union members picketed for a new contract, commuters and businesses weigh in ... and everyone's frustrated. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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LIRR trains may come to a screeching halt as the Saturday strike deadline looms. Commuters and business owners are scrambling to come up with a backup plan. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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'It was egregious'

Commuters flood Track 16 for the 11:37 p.m. LIRR train to Ronkonkoma, which could be the last train out of Penn Station before a potential strike hits.

Last train out?

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With a potential MTA strike looming, LIRR commuters across Long Island spoke with NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie about some of the ways they're making preparations.

'A big inconvenience to many people'

The deadline to avoid a Long Island Rail Road strike is approaching, with negotiations still at a standstill. Newsday Transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'Talks are continuing'

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The MTA's contingency plan is free shuttle bus service during peak hours, but that wouldn't work for every commuter. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo and NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland & Virginia Huie report.

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A new offer is on the table

LIRR workers are prepared to strike if their wage increase demands aren't met by May 16. Commuters weighed in on Thursday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Unions are saying they're still far apart, and no deal is likely tonight. Union officials are going on a break, and will be back negotiating starting at 7 p.m.

'Still a long way to go'

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