On the LIRR this morning, announcers warned riders about the potential for an upcoming strike and to make contingency plans.

Brianna Tang, a graduate student at Stony Brook University, was catching the eastbound 7:36 a.m. train at Woodside. She said she uses the LIRR to get between school and her fiancé who lives in Queens, but if there's a strike, she’ll just stay in Stony Brook — next week is finals week.

Mike Wamser, a drama professor, said he was on his way to his last day teaching at Molloy University at Rockville Centre. He said many of his students ride the train, but at least the academic year is ending Friday. Still, he said, it may be difficult for some to make it to commencement on Monday. 

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