Post Office

Post office urged to privatize operationsHeraldNetIn 2001, as head of what was then called the General Accounting Office, Walker added the Postal Service to the federal government's list of "high-risk" agencies. That was at a time mail volume was rising and the service supported itself without … More: continued here

Unnecessary Post Offices a symbolThe Island NowWe have two, full-service, Post Offices within walking distance of each other. One on Willis Avenue and the other on Mineola Avenue. How great is that? Port Washington must be so jealous. Remember the good old days? We never needed those name-tags … More: …

Hudson Valley post office hours to be cutNewsday (subscription)The United States Postal Service announced to mixed reaction at public meetings Wednesday that weekday retail hours would be cut from eight to six at the Ardsley-on-Hudson and Piermont post offices. The 40 patrons who attended the Ardsley-on-Hudson … More: continued here

(ANSA) – Vatican City, March 14 – The Vatican post office launched a postmark on Thursday celebrating the election of Pope Francis. More: continued here

Emergency responder drill set for 3 pm at downtown post officeThe Augusta ChronicleMultiple emergency responders and police will be at the downtown post office as officials conduct a full-scale simulated emergency drill today. The drill, which will be held 3-6 p.m., will include evacuation and decontamination of employees, customers …and …

A BEDMINSTER Post Office is moving and extending its opening hours. More: continued here

Grand Haven Tribune Unburden the post officeGrand Haven TribuneNo other private or public institution is required to pre-fund 75 years' worth of pensions, and neither should the post office. Exploring savings in labor costs and benefits with the Postal Service's workers and unions is also needed and should be done …

The U.S. Postal Service branch office on Penniman in downtown Plymouth, built in the midst of the Great Depression, will be moving once the sale of the largely unused building is completed. More: continued here

USPS approves post office relocationThousand Oaks AcornThe U.S. Postal Service has approved the relocation of the Newbury Park post office at 1602 Newbury Road to a shipping and receiving annex about 2.5 miles away despite heated protest from some local residents. The move to 3401 Grande Vista Drive, … More: …

By Anna Bitong annab@theacorn.com The U.S. Postal Service has approved the relocation of the Newbury Park post office at 1602 Newbury Road to a shipping and receiving annex about 2.5 miles away despite heated protest from some local residents. read more More: continued here