Department of Transportation workers repair a large sink hole Friday...

Department of Transportation workers repair a large sink hole Friday morning near Exit 49. Credit: Joseph Sperber

Another piece of commuter misery, on the driving side: Westbound lanes on the Long Island Expressway remain closed at Exit 49 on Friday morning because of a sinkhole that popped open yesterday.

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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. Credit: Newsday Staff

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