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Long Island: Starting in a Shed – New York Times

Long Island: Starting in a ShedNew York Times, United StatesThe island's first post office opened in 1789 in the town of Sag Harbor. It would be unrecognizable today — the office was in a small shedlike building attached to the home of Henry Packer Dering, Sag Habor's first postmaster. … More: …

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Possible Closings Raise Alarm – New York Times

Possible Closings Raise AlarmNew York Times, United StatesThough foot traffic in post offices has undoubtedly plunged as fewer people are relying on paper to correspond or to pay bills, the facilities are still important to some customers, Ms. Torrence said. One post office, on Prince Street in SoHo, …Closing Connecticut BranchesNew …

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