Gothamist Fresh Direct: Fine, We'll Deliver To The Bronx, Take Food StampsGothamistCome May 21st Fresh Direct will expand beyond the higher-income ZIP codes in the borough and, arguably more important in the long run, the company will now accept food stamps over the internet. Currently Fresh Direct only serves Riverdale and Woodlawn …Grocer will ZIP…
Local post office still in perilLancaster NewspapersBy TOM MURSE The beleaguered US Postal Service said Thursday that it is moving forward with plans to end mail processing at nearly 250 plants, including its Harrisburg Pike facility, after January. The cost-saving moves will begin this summer, … More: continued here
TameBay 8000 Olympic torches: how many will end up on eBay?TameBayOf course the chances are high that with around 100 Torches a day being used in the 70 day relay around the country that a few of the torches will pop up on eBay. I doubt Ben Ainsley who's running the first leg from Lands…
Pittston post office will be named for Trooper Joshua MillerPocono RecordLou Barletta, R-11, is proud to announce that his bill to name the post office in Pittston after fallen Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Joshua D. Miller was passed by the US Senate and now awaits the president's signature. During a meeting Wednesday …and more » More:…
One Gaithersburg Post Office Scheduled to ClosePatch.comThis location is just one of 250 the US Postal Service plans to close over the next year. By Lauren Sausser The United States Postal Service has announced that it will close nearly 250 post offices in the near future as part of a multi-billion dollar …and more » More:…
Monterey Police: Stamps stolenThe Salinas CalifornianTaken: $23 in petty cash and approximately 50 US Postal stamps. Oelfke 4/26/12 Individual reports a burglary to his residence in the 700 block of Lobos. Taken: a military challenge coin, a children's "Cooperstown" ring, a white gold diamond studded …and more » More: continued here
U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-11, is proud to announce that his bill to name the post office in Pittston after fallen Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Joshua D. Miller was passed by the U.S. Senate and now awaits the president’s signature. More: continued here
WRGB Food Stamps Are Not a CrimeNew York TimesFive years ago, the state stopped requiring fingerprinting for food stamp recipients. But at Mayor Michael Bloomberg's insistence, it allowed New York City to continue to do so. After a 45-day comment period, the city will be forced to stop this …NY drops fingerprinting requirement to get…
Iuka post office to be named for fallen soldierSunHerald.comThe US Post Office in Iuka will be renamed the Sergeant Jason W. Vaughn Post Office under legislation signed by President Obama. US Rep. Alan Nunnelee, R-Miss., says the president signed the bill this week. The 29-year-old Vaughn, of Iuka, died May 10, … More: continued here
Canton, Massillon postal facilities get more timeMassillon IndependentPauline Pallotta drops off mail outside of the "Richard D. Watkins Post Office Building" located at 2650 Cleveland Avenue, NW in Canton. By Lori Monsewicz The US Postal Service has chosen to delay its consolidation of the Canton and Massillon mail … More: continued here