Social Security office in Patchogue quiet as no signs of shutdown at IRS office in Holtsville
Social Security Administration office in Patchogue, which has been largely quiet on the first day of a federal government shutdown.
Outside the entrance to the US 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.
Americans receiving Social Security will still receive payments as the shutdown continues.
Hundreds of employee cars at the Holtsville IRS were seen parked or driving into the parking lot Wednesday morning. No signage regarding the government shutdown appeared by the visitors entrance, which opens for appointments at 8:30 a.m.
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