<p>Frustration was mounting on Day 3 of the LIRR strike Monday,&nbsp;as commuters at the Hicksville station faced taking shuttle buses and subways to reach their jobs in New York City.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.</p>


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Without the LIRR as an option because of the strike, Long Islanders in Plainview Monday felt frustrated about the amount of traffic and higher gas prices. Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman reports.

'It's definitely annoying'

Frustration was mounting on Day 3 of the LIRR strike Monday, as commuters at the Hicksville station faced taking shuttle buses and subways to reach their jobs in New York City. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Drivers might want to allot extra time for their morning drive on Monday during the LIRR strike as traffic builds on the Long Island Expressway. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

Traffic building on LIE during morning drive

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

'We just want to get paid for what we deserve'

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Long Islanders who would have normally commuted in and out of New York City and other points west on the LIRR seemed to take a change of plans on Monday in stride.

Long Islanders cope with reality of no LIRR on first workday of strike

The National Mediation Board had summoned the five striking unions and MTA management; talks will resume at 7:30 a.m.

Striking LIRR unions, MTA to talk again in morning after late meeting produces no deal

With no end in sight to the LIRR strike, commuters need to know their options for getting around. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Residents this weekend wondered how they'll get to work, to their family's graduations, or visit parents in the hospital.

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Susi Nunez, of Coram, spoke on Sunday about the lengths she needs to go to during the LIRR strike in order to get from Suffolk to Manhattan to visit her sick mother.

'It's a headache'

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LIRR unions have gone on strike for the first time since 1994. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Parties were unable to reach a deal'

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'

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'

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.

'It's going to kill our business'

LIRR union workers are on strike after hours of failed negotiations with the MTA. Newsday reporter Bahar Ostadan has more.

No deal: LIRR unions strike

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.

Mess on the LIE

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

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.

'I don't know how else I'd get here'

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'

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

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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.

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The problem could be especially pronounced Sunday, since the MTA's accessible shuttle buses will only run on weekdays.

Stranded? LIRR strike poses challenge for commuters with disabilities, advocates say

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