Rep. Kathleen Rice on Tuesday discussed the impact of the government shutdown on Long Islanders who are not getting paid and 50,000 Nassau residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. She spoke at a news conference at Long Island Cares, a food pantry in Freeport. Credit: Howard Schnapp

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