Few signs of shutdown at 2 LI gov't sites
The U.S. Social Security Administration office building in Patchogue is seen on Wednesday morning, hours after a federal government shutdown began. Credit: Joe Werkmeister
Hundreds of employee cars at the Holtsville IRS were seen parked or driving into the parking lot on a crisp Wednesday morning.
No signage regarding the government shutdown appeared by the visitors entrance, which opens for appointments at 8:30 a.m.
Meanwhile, outside the entrance to the U.S. Social Security Administration office on Oak Street in Patchogue, there was no indication as of 8:30 a.m. of any changes due to the shutdown.
No residents were lined up in advance of the 9 a.m. opening.
More than 30 vehicles were parked in the lot, however, with some people seen entering the employee entrance.
By Maureen Mullarkey and Joe Werkmeister
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