Financial watchdogs in New York are proceeding with caution. There is a good possibility that the federal government will shut down by Sunday due to a hard line taken by the House Freedom Caucus. According to state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, there is no upside for New York if a federal government shutdown goes ahead. Also, the state departments of Environmental Conservation and Agriculture and Markets held a first-ever Invasive Species Statewide Expo Monday to educate the public about invasive species being tracked across New York.