With a United States government shutdown in the books—again—you may be wondering what that actually means for New York City. Things are still a bit up in the air, but we do know that some places, including cultural organizations, will temporarily close amid the shutdown.

Here's what will close in New York City amid the latest government shutdown.

Why is the government shutting down?

If you're feeling like, "wait, what's happening now?," we don't blame you. In this frenetic news cycle, it's hard to keep track. Here's a quick breakdown, with help from the Associated Press : Basically, our federal leaders can't agree on a budget. An October 1 deadline has passed, and neither side budged. When a funding lapse happens, some agencies shut down and non-essential workers don't work.

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