An attorney for those seeking federal disability benefits says closure of the White Plains Social Security hearing office impedes "access to justice."

The Social Security Administration has no plans to search for a new hearing office once its White Plains office closes in May.

The Social Security Administration is closing its hearing office at 75 South Broadway in White Plains at the end of May.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wants answers from the Social Security Administration on the planned closure of its regional hearing office in White Plains.

The closure of a Social Security office in NY could force people to travel up to 135 miles, raising concerns about access to benefits.