<p>With a potential&nbsp;MTA strike looming, LIRR commuters across Long Island spoke with NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie about some of the ways they&#39;re making preparations.</p>


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Crews were working Friday to repair a large sinkhole near Exit 49 of the LIE in Melville that partially swallowed a car on Thursday. Two lanes remain closed.

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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.

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'

Without a deal in place, LIRR workers could walk off the job starting Saturday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Progress made in LIRR strike talks

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Those who depend on the Long Island Rail Road are mulling how to navigate life without it.

'It'll be bad:' Commuters dread prospect of LIRR strike as deadline looms

Talks are scheduled to resume Friday morning.

Here's where negotiations stand as clock ticks closer to LIRR strike deadline

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'

All eastbound service from Penn remained suspended, while westbound trains were being diverted following a fire in an East River tunnel.

Penn Station LIRR service remains 'extremely limited' due to fire

Union leaders suggested the move could be illegal.

MTA: Probationary LIRR workers will be fired if they strike

The first strike since 1994 could shut down the Long Island Rail Road as soon as 12:01 a.m. Saturday as the MTA and five labor unions remain locked in a contract standoff. Read the latest developments here.

Live updates: As last-minute LIRR contract negotiations start this morning, commuters struggle with delays at Penn

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The MTA says they are getting closer to a deal to avoid a LIRR strike, but union leaders are saying otherwise. Newsday Transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

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.

'Trying to pay their bills, feed their family'

The head of the Long Island Rail Road said he believes a settlement with union labor leaders is within reach.

'Not that far apart'

An MTA board meeting was held to discuss LIRR workers' raise demands and strike contingency plans. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'Twice the size of their usual 4% rate hike'

Can technology help reduce traffic deaths and crashes here? NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's got to be tested, but I like the idea'

Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the latest on negotiations and the potential LIRR strike in just a few weeks.

'The two sides remain pretty far apart'

The National Mediation Board said talks would be rescheduled. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'No reason ... on the cancellation'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo take a look at the history of the Long Island Expressway.

'Sort of the fuel for Long Island'

An online suvey announced by the governor on Friday seeks commuters' input on their experiences at the Jamaica LIRR station as well as the proposed redesign of the transit hub.

Take a survey about the Jamaica LIRR station

Labor leaders said an LIRR union strike would be "disastrous" for Long Island, despite MTA officials' attempts to downplay the impact of a strike.

At issue: Contracts covering 3,500 workers

Underage drinking gained fresh attention after Patricia Espinosa, a veteran of the NCPD and the mother of a 2-year-old, was struck and killed by a 20-year-old driver who police said was heavily intoxicated. NewsdayTV journalists and a panel of experts discuss.

'Problem that is growing'

Maintenance crews moved the wreckage of an Air Canada Express jet from the runway where it collided with a Port Authority fire truck Sunday night at LaGuardia Airport.

Crews remove plane from runway at LaGuardia

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa gets behind the slicer at Cow Palace to see what it takes to be a butcher.

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NewsdayTV's Erica Marcus visits Mighty Fine in Huntington, where customers can design their own pies.

Design your own pie at this Huntington cafe

Government data shows grocery inflation in the metro area has risen 1.5%. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Grocery prices rising in NY metro area 

A record-breaking 21 valedictorians are graduating from Jericho High School this year. The seniors earned the honor by getting A-pluses in all their high school classes.

Records of excellence

A number of Long Islanders are picking up extra jobs in an effort to make ends meet. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Many LIers wrestle with exhaustion, debt and trade-offs at home as they try to stay afloat

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a special place in the Hampton Bays where they rescue wildlife.

Out East: Rescue center where they give a hoot about saving animals

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa tries the adult "happy meal" at Angie's in Manhasset.

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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.

Commuters weighing options if there's an LIRR strike 

In most instances, day cares facing revocation are allowed to continue operating while investigations are pending, and most never permanently close. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI day cares at risk of losing licenses after serious health, safety violations

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The Glen Cove City Council passed resolutions enabling New York Water Taxi to use the city's ferry terminal to transport NYU Langone Health employees to and from New York City.

Healthcare workers will ferry from Glen Cove to NYC if LIRR strikes

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