tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23047784329458104572023-11-16T01:15:29.826-05:00In a New York MinuteWhere NY District employees go for the latest photos and stories about Postal related events.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304778432945810457.post-11378525778823476532013-02-04T09:59:00.000-05:002013-02-04T15:47:17.950-05:00Grand Central Terminal Turns 100On February 1st––as part of the centennial anniversary
of New York’s Grand Central Terminal–– the U.S. Postal Service commemorated the
landmark railroad station by releasing the Grand Central Terminal Express Mail
stamp in the terminal’s main concourse under the vaulted constellation ceiling.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">USPS VP Richard Uluski (2nd from right) and NY District Mgr. William Schnaars (extreme right) unveil Grand Central Terminal Express Mail stamp with dedicating official at 100 year anniversary event</td></tr>
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The all day event featured a variety of guest speakers
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“This beautiful stamp captures both the universal appeal and
excitement of travel and architectural grandeur that is uniquely New York,” said
USPS Northeast Area VP Richard Uluski at the ceremony.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Stamps are a unique and beautiful way for us to honor our
common American heritage,” said dedicating official NY District Manager William
Schnaars. “They focus attention on the significance and beauty of great
cultural icons like Grand Central Terminal. Every stamp sends a message. Our
message today is; it’s time to celebrate the 100 years of the positive,
historic impact that Grand Central Terminal has made in the development of our
great city.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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As evidenced by the large number of people who lined up in
the lower concourse to buy the Grand Central Terminal Express Mail stamp, the
message was heard loud and clear.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“It’s not just philatelists who are lining up to buy these
Express Mail stamps,” said Special Events Supervisor Deborah Hart who estimates
that her team sold more than 55,000 stamps on Friday alone. “There are
historians, architects, and people who love New York City and appreciate this
building.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“This stamp is just beautiful,” said artist and native New Yorker Ann Redmond. “The art deco design, the way the light streams through the
huge windows, it’s just perfect.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“I had to come today to buy these stamps,” added Wanda
Chambers who works for the MTA. “You only turn 100 once.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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to see more photos of event <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/79105459@N08/sets/72157632688415604/">Click HERE</a><br />
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<b style="text-indent: 0in;">Ordering First Day-Of-Issue Postmarks</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Customers have 60 days to obtain first-day-of issue </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">postmark by mail.
They may purchase new stamps at local Post Offices, at </span><a href="http://www.usps.com/stamps"><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">usps.com/stamps</span></i></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">, or by calling 800-STAMP-24 (800-782-6724). They
should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes to
themselves or others, and place them in larger envelopes addressed to:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">380 W 33rd Street Room 4032<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">New York NY 10199-9998<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Postal Service will return the envelopes through the
mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by
April 1, 2013.</span></div>
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<b>Ordering First-Day Covers</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">The Postal Service also offers first-day covers for new </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">stamp issues and Postal Service
stationery items postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation.
Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly <em><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">USA Philatelic</span></em> catalog,
online at </span><a href="http://usps.com/stamps"><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">usps.com/stamps</span></i></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">, or by
calling 800-782-6724. Customers may request a free catalog by calling
800-782-6724 or writing to:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Kansas City, MO 64121-9014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0in;">There are four philatelic products available for this </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0in;">stamp issue:</span></span></h4>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #202020; font-size: 10.0pt;">116010,
Keepsake (Pane & Digital Color Postmark </span></a><span style="color: #202020; font-size: 10.0pt;">Set), $220.95.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #202020; font-size: 10.0pt;">116016,
First-Day Cover, $20.39.</span></a><span style="color: #202020; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Digital Color Postmark, $21.10.</span></a><span style="color: #202020; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Stamp Deck Card, $0.95.</span></a><span style="color: #202020; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Customers may view the Grand Central Terminal
Express Mail stamp, as well as many of this year’s other stamps on<span style="color: blue;"> </span>Facebook at </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/uspsstamps"><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">facebook.com/USPSStamps</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">,</span></i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> on </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Twitter<i><span style="color: blue;"> </span></i></span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/uspsstamps"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">@USPSstamps</span></i></a><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">or on the
website <i>Beyond the Perf</i> at </span><a href="http://www.beyondtheperf.com/2012-preview"><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">beyondtheperf.com/2013-preview</span></i></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">. <i>Beyond the Perf </i>is<span style="color: blue;"> </span>the Postal Service’s online site for
information on upcoming stamp subjects, first-day-of-issue events and other
philatelic news.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304778432945810457.post-79246608087724481542013-01-31T14:14:00.000-05:002013-01-31T14:14:38.565-05:00Hub Letter Carriers Make the Connection<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Letter Carrier Victor Lozada receives recognition from<br />
MCSO Halbert Clark</td></tr>
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Hub Letter Carriers Victor Lozada, Eugene Wright and Jean Carrenard (not pictured) submitted leads through Customer Connect that resulted in $63,109 in Quarter 3 FY12.<br />
"I always talk to the businesses on my route," said Wright. "After hearing about EDDM (Every Door Direct Mail), the owner of <i>Wash & Dry</i> started mailing to 10455,10456 and 10459. They are interested in mailing their ad pieces to all of the Bronx."<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MCSO Halbert Clark poses with Letter Carrier Eugene Wright </td></tr>
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"Med Dental Supplies was using a competitor for their package deliveries," said Lozada. "I talked to them, told them about Priority Mail and submitted a lead. Once he started using our services, he told me he sees a great savings. He like that we have no surcharges and fuel fees."<br />
Customer Connect allows Letter Carriers to submit lead cards to customers on their route while trained sales personnel follow up with an attempt to close the sale.<br />
Since the program was launched in 2004, more than $100 million in projected annualized revenue has been generated from nearly 50,000 Carrier leads.<br />
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"Customer Connect has helped bring back some of the business we lost over the years," said Wright. "Anything we can do to help generate more revenue is a good thing."<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304778432945810457.post-44610506328046409622013-01-28T14:20:00.000-05:002013-01-28T14:20:10.176-05:00This Valentine's Day, Support Operation Bear Hug<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif";">The United States Postal Service is
planning a surprise for the students of the<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif";">John C. Thompson School (PS-52) of
Staten Island NY, one of the areas hard-hit by Hurricane Sandy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">You can help bring a bear-sized smile to these kids.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Send a Valentine's Day card to:</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Operation Bear Hug</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Your cards will be delivered to each of the 650 students by the
USPS “</span><b style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">I Love You”</b><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> Bear mascot on Feb.14</span><sup style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">th,</sup><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> along with as many hugs as
they can </span><i style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">bear</i><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304778432945810457.post-83500741901481076892013-01-24T16:22:00.000-05:002013-01-24T16:22:05.384-05:00Latest Tracking Technology Deployed in New York<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pairing IMD scanner to cell phone enables GPS technology<br />
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New York is one of only five Districts nationwide to be
selected for the initial deployment of the IMD Wireless scanning initiative.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Global Positioning System (GPS) based program will
provide customers with added visibility and near real-time scan information on
all track-able products.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Until now, when a Letter Carrier scanned a package as
attempted or delivered, scan information was not available to the customer
until the Carrier returned to the office and downloaded their scanner”
explained Operations Programs
Specialist Khandokar Ali. “With IMD Wireless, scan data will be transmitted
wirelessly every 15 minutes to our Product Tracking System (PTS) and will be
available on the web while the Carrier is still out on the street.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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IMD Wireless works
by pairing the Letter Carrier’s existing IMDAS (Intelligent Mail Data
Acquisition System) scanner to a proprietary
cell phone via Bluetooth technology. Once paired, the cell phone will be
holstered and remain with the Letter Carrier for the rest of the day. When the
Letter Carrier scans an item at a delivery point, the IMDAS scanner
automatically transfers the data through the cell phone to the Local
Intelligent Mail (LIM) Compute<span style="color: #1f497d;">r</span>, which in turn transmits it to the PTS. The
IMDAS scanner features a communications screen to inform the Letter Carrier of
the status of the device and gives him/her an option to commence data transfer
or postpone it if they are in middle of performing scans.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“It was a simple
learning curve,” said James A. Farley Letter Carrier Calvin Kuang. “It’s a good
tool that will help keep the Postal Service competitive.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Eight sites in New
York District have initiated deployment of the IMD Wireless program. They are
James A. Farley (10001), Murray Hill (10016), Grand Central (10017), Radio City
(10019), Franklin D. Roosevelt (10022), Ansonia (10023), Gracie (10028) and
Times Square (10036).<o:p></o:p></div>
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There are 17 more
sites in the District and 500 total sites nationwide scheduled to receive IMD
Wireless technology in January.<o:p></o:p></div>
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percent growth in package revenue in 2012,” said Manhattan Postmaster Robert
Brown. “This technology will help us further enhance that side of the business
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304778432945810457.post-56817464183277669352013-01-22T13:58:00.000-05:002013-01-24T16:20:04.738-05:00New York Letter Carrier Featured in Esquire.com<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDwhdMANsaLRcND_qXp31b51vJQ4l5pzK68xEI5yLRrHPHeC-qQgBbffIv3j1wiI7qoft69tVcptBdTsCOy8MKi4C2vfI-CdMZMUAfke7C5RMXc30A8Iz5MJd1ElENyGfVwVnXu7f9QxWt/s1600/esquire2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDwhdMANsaLRcND_qXp31b51vJQ4l5pzK68xEI5yLRrHPHeC-qQgBbffIv3j1wiI7qoft69tVcptBdTsCOy8MKi4C2vfI-CdMZMUAfke7C5RMXc30A8Iz5MJd1ElENyGfVwVnXu7f9QxWt/s1600/esquire2.jpg" /></a><br />
Esquire.com- one of the world's leading publications devoted to the male lifestyle- has posted a comprehensive article about how the U.S. Postal Service delivers a first-class letter from point A to point B. Throughout the piece, the writers express <i>their</i> take on the state of the Postal Service. But the most compelling part of the story is toward the end when New York District Letter Carrier Anthony Mitchell is interviewed.<br />
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Mitchell, who has worked for the Postal Service since 1984, had this to say about his <i>15 minutes of fame.</i><br />
"The day after the photographer and interviewer left," he smiled, "I still put on my uniform and attended to my daily postal
duties. In life, it's a good idea to keep things in perspective and
to be balanced. But it was a lot of fun."<br />
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<b><i>To read the article Click</i></b> <a href="http://www.esquire.com/print-this/post-office-business-trouble-0213?page=all">HERE</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JAF Letter Carrier Anthony Mitchell gets paparazzi treatment from Esquire.com writers and photographers during interview</td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304778432945810457.post-12237277490396566182013-01-15T13:59:00.000-05:002013-01-15T14:15:47.108-05:00Big Apple Delivers the Green<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Green roof at Morgan P & DC is the largest in New York City.<br />
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 10pt;">The outdoor oasis is 109,000 square feet and is expected to reduce </span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 10pt;">energy</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"> use</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> 30 percent by 2015.</span></div>
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The New York District’s environmentally proactive Lean Green
Team has been recognized as the top performer in the nation for achieving the
highest total positive impact (TPI) to the bottom line, and for engaging the
most facilities in green programs in FY12.<o:p></o:p></div>
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When you combine the total amount of money saved by adhering to programs that conserve facility energy, vehicle fuel, consumables spending and
landfill costs, the Bronx earned the highest TPI in the country––$1,765,816, with Manhattan coming in second with a TPI of $486,885.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Similarly, the Bronx was first in facilities engagement with
45 of 50 stations (90 percent) participating in Lean Green Team programs and
Manhattan second; with 63 out of 72 stations going green (87.5 percent).<o:p></o:p></div>
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“We are the sustainability champions,” smiled NY District
Mgr. of Maintenance James Hardy. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The U.S. Postal Service is committed to a creating a
culture of conservation by encouraging employees, customers, suppliers, the
mailing industry, and their federal peers to adopt sustainable business
practices. By deploying a Lean Green Team in every District in the nation, the
Postal Service is strategically armed to reach their corporate goals of
reducing facility energy, fuel consumption and water use, divert waste sent to
landfills, and increase use of alternative vehicle fuel.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“As one of the largest employers in the nation, The
Postal Service has to lead the way in how to go about our business with respect
to the environment,” said Manhattan Postmaster Robert Brown. “We are extremely
proud that the New York Green Team is recognized for their environmental
contributions. It reflects nicely on all New York District employees.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304778432945810457.post-45860384201054294532013-01-08T09:12:00.000-05:002013-01-08T11:10:57.141-05:00New York Beats Philly - Edwards Top-Seller in District<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>L to R</b>: Supv. Toni Parkinson, SSA Cynthia Edwards,<br />
winner of 2012 Holiday Gift Card Contest</td></tr>
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In a friendly but intense competition between the two
Districts, New York beat Philadelphia Metro in a cross-city Holiday Gift Card contest by selling 2,828 American Express Gift Cards compared to a mere
1,412 sold by the "City of Brotherly Love."<o:p></o:p></div>
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The top selling retail office in the New York City was Grand Central,
which sold 322 gift cards, while the top selling Sales & Service Associate
(SSA) was Rockefeller Center’s Cynthia Edwards––with 100 gift card
transactions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Edwards’ efforts helped Rockefeller Center sell a total of
175 gift cards; good enough for third place over-all in the District. </div>
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“I kept asking my Supervisor how I was doing with card
sales,” said Edwards, who is a 40+ year Postal veteran. “I was very excited
about winning the contest.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“I told Cynthia that she was in the running, but I didn’t
want her to get her hopes up, so I told her she needed to sell more,” laughed
Supervisor Toni Parkinson.<o:p></o:p></div>
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American Express Gift Cards are prominently displayed on
counter tops in most retail offices in the District. They can be purchased in
denominations of $25, $50, and $100. Standard activation fees apply.<o:p></o:p></div>
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By selling more than 2800 gift cards, New York District
nearly doubled their targeted goal of 1500 units, said Marketing Manager Raschelle
Parker.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“I was thrilled to learn I outsold every SSA in New York”
said Edwards, who will receive a $25 American Express Gift Card. “I tell all my
customers that buying these gift cards is better than shopping; one size fits all,
and they don’t expire. The contest may be over,” she continued, “but I’m still
selling. Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, whatever the occasion, they make great
gifts.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304778432945810457.post-91534001431710801782013-01-03T13:55:00.000-05:002013-01-29T15:37:47.315-05:00New Year- New Rates- New Services<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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USPS customers will be happy to learn that the new postage
rates that will go onto effect on January 27, 2013 will also provide some new
service enhancements.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Leading the list is <b><i>USPS Tracking</i></b>––the service that
provides customers with the ability to know when their package arrives to its
destination.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“With <b><i>USPS Tracking</i>,</b> which replaces <i>Delivery Confirmation</i>, there are no more
forms to fill out,” said New York District Marketing Manager Raschelle Parker.
“Your tracking number will be printed right on your receipt. And best of all,
the service is absolutely free when used with <b>Priority Mail, Express Mail or Standard Post</b> service at the retail
counter.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Customers who prefer to mail parcels by<b> First-Class Mail, Media Mail</b> or <b>Library Mail</b> service can still purchase <b><i>USPS Tracking</i></b> for an
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Italian artist Leonello Calvetti <br />
used a variety of maps, primarily from NASA, <br />
and 3D technology to
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Another enhancement for 2013 is the <i>First-Class Mail Global Forever Stamp</i>. The new stamp will allow
customers to mail letters anywhere in the world for one set price of $1.10. The Global Forever stamp may also be used to mail a 2-ounce letter to Canada.</div>
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Letters (1oz.) 46 cents––additional ounces: unchanged at 20
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Times Square, New York City, during annual New Year's Eve celebration</td></tr>
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As the estimated one million revelers congregate in Times
Square tonight to celebrate New Year’s Eve, an elite group of U. S. Postal
Service employees can take satisfaction in knowing they help keep everyone
safe.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R: SMO Orlando Lozada, Maint. Mechanics John Carmitchel, <br />
Harvey Josephowitz, Darrlye White </td></tr>
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In conjunction with the NYPD and the Manhattan Centralized
Collection Unit, technicians from the New York District’s Central Maintenance
Service (CMS) removed 13 collection boxes from the “crossroads of the
world”––an area that stretches from 40<sup>th</sup> street to 48<sup>th</sup>
street along both 7<sup>th</sup> Avenue and Broadway.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Unfortunately, collection boxes make a great depository for
other things beside mail, like explosives,” said Supv. Maintenance Operations Orlando Lozada. “So
whenever there is an event in the city where they expect a lot of people, we
remove or sometimes seal the boxes for the safety of the public.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“We removed them on December 26<sup>th</sup>,” said
Maintenance Mechanic Darrlye White. “We drill out the bolts that fasten the
boxes to the sidewalk and cart them away to Morgan. We will put them all back
on January 2<sup>nd</sup>.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Securing collection boxes for New Year’s Eve in Times Square
is a high profile task, but the 83 employees in CMS are also responsible for
maintaining and repairing air-conditioning and heating units throughout the New
York District, as well as carpentry, plumbing, painting, welding and Letter
Carrier cart repairs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Plus, we repair collection boxes that get hit by motor
vehicles, on an almost daily basis,” added Lozada.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Deep in the sub-basement of Morgan P&DC, White takes
inventory of how many expansion bolts he will need to re-fasten the collection
boxes to their rightful place on the streets of New York.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Movie shoots, parades, rallies, concerts, there are so many
events in this city where we need to temporarily remove collection boxes,” said White.
“It’s seems like a simple thing, but it’s a very important job.”<o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">“With the way things have been in the news
lately, it’s a great feeling to know that in our own little way we can
contribute to the safety of our fellow New Yorkers,” said Lozada. “We wish everyone a safe
and happy New Year.” </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R: Area Mgr. Ron Hart, NY PM Robert Brown, SSAs Jacqueline Goodwin, Debra Caldwell, Winston Campbell, Cheryl Vogel, Che-Kia Batts, Rose Lui, Station Mgr. Anthony Carlo, Supv. Valerie Vahamonde</td></tr>
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Manhattan Postmaster Robert Brown and Area Manager Ronald Hart presented the retail staff with the grandiose travelling Cup, and immediately challenged them.<br />
"Not one station has been able to repeat this achievement and hang on to the Cup for longer than one quarter," said Brown. "You have done a phenomenal job at generating revenue by up-selling and keep the lines moving along swiftly. So now let's see if you can do it for two quarters in a row."<br />
"We accept the challenge and will make every effort to repeat our success next quarter," predicted Station Manager Anthony Carlo.<br />
"We have a great staff that works hard as a team," said Supv. Valerie Vahamonde. "Our priority is our customers, but receiving this cup is a very nice accomplishment for the staff."<br />
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With an estimated one third of all gifts expected to be sent back, the U.S. Postal Service makes returns shipping easy
and convenient by offering a lineup of options that fit the needs of both
consumers and merchants.</div>
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<i>USPS Returns</i> include Priority Mail Return Service, First-Class
Package Return Service, and Ground Return Service. These services include
tracking on each package and offer simplified payments for larger shippers.</div>
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If the merchant didn't include a prepaid return
label with the order, the Postal Service offers a convenient way to
return those unwanted gifts. Consumers can go to <i>Click-N-Ship</i> online at <span class="hyperlink"><a href="http://usps.com/clicknship">http://usps.com/clicknship</a></span> to print
a label — Delivery Confirmation is included at no additional charge for
Priority Mail — and schedule a free package pickup. </div>
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On January 27, 2013, USPS will introduce Parcel
Return Service-Full Network for high-volume shippers. It will offer the
benefits of free tracking, simplified payment, and flexible label printing
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For more information on returns, visit <a href="https://www.usps.com/holidayreturns/welcome.htm"><span style="color: blue;">usps.com/returns</span></a></div>
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Mail Clerk Frank Rodriquez photo-shopped these images of the iconic James A. Farley Post Office and many of its employees wishing everyone a joyful holiday season.<br />
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Madison Square Letter Carrier Ivan Ramos exemplifies the spirit of New York District employees during holiday season while on his route.<br />
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once again old St Nick</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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this Christmas special. Buy your kids an extra toy. Take a day off from work to
spend with them. Hold them a little closer. Life is too short to talk about
what you should have done when you had the chance. Be grateful you’re not one
of the 20 families planning a funeral this Christmas.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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As a group of 100 enthusiastic high school seniors from
nearby James Baldwin Expeditionary School marched towards Old Chelsea Post
Office in Manhattan, Finance Supv. Raymond Mapps said, “The U.S. Postal Service
is always happy to contribute to the community in a meaningful way––especially
when it supports the education of our youth.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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A member of the NYC Outward Bound Schools Network, the
James Baldwin was one of many schools throughout the city that staged the
symbolic march to their local Post Office to mail out their college
applications–on time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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New York District Post Offices hosted two additional “Student
Marches” at Washington Bridge (10033) and Tremont (10457). More "Marches" were held
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<span style="background-color: white;">NYC
Outward Bound Schools operates a growing network of Expeditionary Learning
schools in partnership with the NYC Department of Education. These
college-preparatory schools bring demanding academics, community and character
to NYC public schools in all five boroughs, ensuring that all students,
regardless of background, are challenged and supported to accomplish more than
they ever thought possible.</span></div>
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Tamara Oliveras, who hopes to attend Northeastern University
and wants to be a neurosurgeon, said she was very excited and grateful for the
opportunity the school provided her.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Joseph Alvarez wants to major in Psychology at Temple
University, and said that thanks to the school, he has the confidence to know
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Inside the Old Chelsea Post Office, School Principle
Christine Olsen addressed the proud seniors and thanked the Postal Service for
their support. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“Today throughout the five boroughs, 600 Outward Bound
students are marching to their local Post Office to mail out their college
applications,” said Olsen to the pennant waving assembly. “You are role models
for the students coming up behind you.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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feel at home,” said Luis Espinal, who intends to attend Lafayette College. “We
all care for and support each other.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“It’s been an emotional day,” added Alyssa Pimentel, who
wants to study at Barnard College. “The students, the teachers and staff,
helped bring me out of my shell.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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A resounding 93 percent of graduates from NYC Outward Bound
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NYC Outward Bound Schools has served over 55,000 young
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Post Office Box to allow employees and the public to send condolences to those
affected by the tragedy in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Newtown</st1:city>,
<st1:state w:st="on">CT</st1:state></st1:place>, last week.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Messages of Condolence for <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Newtown</st1:place></st1:city><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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outpouring of support for everyone in the <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Newtown</st1:place></st1:city>
area and we hope to make it easier for those who wish to send encouragement and
messages of compassion to those affected.</span> Having a central address will make it
easier to isolate this mail for efficient distribution."</span><br />
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">With an estimated 2.7 million originating letters and cards and 700,000 </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US; mso-arabic-font-family: Arial; mso-armenian-font-family: Arial; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-currency-font-family: Arial; mso-cyrillic-font-family: Arial; mso-default-font-family: Arial; mso-greek-font-family: Arial; mso-hebrew-font-family: Arial; mso-latin-font-family: Arial; mso-latinext-font-family: Arial; mso-ligatures: none;">international</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"> letters and cards being mailed in the New York District yesterday, an army of managers and supervisors went to busy Post Offices throughout the city to provide lobby support on the busiest mailing day of the year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">“One week before Christmas is designated as the busiest mailing day because that’s when people start feeling the pressure to mail out their cards, letters and packages,” said Bronx Postmaster Elvin Mercado as he assisted customers on line at Bronx GPO. “Thursday is probably the last day to send First Class mail and expect it to arrive to its destination by Christmas. After that, you should use Priority Mail or Express Mail.”</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Business Development Specialist Wilma Rivera patrols the line at <br />
Planetarium Post Office in Manhattan</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304778432945810457.post-61743495335498888262012-12-10T15:48:00.000-05:002012-12-10T15:48:50.198-05:00TSP InstitutesTemporary Change for Hurricane Sandy Victims<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtrXixVzgswLQIg84dZK4F4T122m4PetwcO9se8K5csQx33EdOe_ZZECOxF5AbLWbdcfePsZqIVGhGOSS9Vp4DKbraoVXG3n4C1wTrSwOX35LIsxe9S1fsKBsVGq8eqZcvm7t2q6QXWRKr/s1600/thrift.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtrXixVzgswLQIg84dZK4F4T122m4PetwcO9se8K5csQx33EdOe_ZZECOxF5AbLWbdcfePsZqIVGhGOSS9Vp4DKbraoVXG3n4C1wTrSwOX35LIsxe9S1fsKBsVGq8eqZcvm7t2q6QXWRKr/s1600/thrift.jpg" /></a><br />
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, administrator of the Thrift
Savings Program (TSP), has made temporary changes in the financial hardship
withdrawal rules for employees affected by Hurricane Sandy.<br />
For a limited time, TSP participants can make hardship withdrawals either for
themselves or for their family members.<br />
Also, TSP is waiving its rule barring contributions for a 6-month period
following a hardship withdrawal, allowing participants to more quickly restore
their savings.<br />
To qualify for a hardship withdrawal, participants must meet the following
criteria:<br />
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<li sizcache="0" sizset="2">The participant’s primary residence or place of
employment must be in a <em sizcache="0" sizset="2"><u sizcache="0" sizset="2"><a href="http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/Help-for-Victims-of-Hurricane-Sandy" target="_blank" title="Link to IRS website">covered disaster area</a></u></em>.
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<li>The loss must have been a result of Hurricane Sandy.
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<li sizcache="0" sizset="3">Participant’s hardship withdrawal request will be
used for themselves or to assist an <em sizcache="0" sizset="3"><u sizcache="0" sizset="3"><a href="http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/Retirement-Plans-Can-Make-Loans,-Hardship-Distributions-to-Sandy-Victims" target="_blank" title="Link to IRS News Release IR-2012-93">eligible family member</a></u></em> who lives or works in a
covered disaster area and incurred a loss as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
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<li>The participant must be a federal employee.
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top of page 1 of <a href="https://www.tsp.gov/PDF/formspubs/tsp-76.pdf" title="File opens in a new window"><em>Form TSP-76</em></a>.
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<li>The participant must check the “Personal Casualty” box on page 2 of the
request form, as the reason for requesting financial hardship.
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Participants who want to stop making TSP
contributions must complete <em sizcache="0" sizset="5"><u sizcache="0" sizset="5"><a href="https://www.tsp.gov/PDF/formspubs/tsp-1.pdf" title="File opens in a new window">Form TSP-1</a></u></em>,
Election Form, or use the applicable automated system.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Santa makes surprise visit at the 100th Anniversary of "Op Santa" program held at James A. Farley Post Office in NYC</td></tr>
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It was only fitting that Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe was on hand to kick-off the 100th anniversary of the <i>Letters To Santa </i>program at the James A. Farley Post Office in New York- a campaign that has helped fulfill holiday wishes of children and their families from around the world.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Over a century ago NY Postal Clerks from the Money Order Division, touched by letters addressed to Santa, dug into their own pockets to purchase food and toys to distribute to needy children in the area.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The public response was so positive, that in 1912, Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock authorized local postmasters to allow Postal employees and citizens to adopt </span>to the letters, and the program became officially recognized as<span style="font-family: inherit;"> “Letters
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"The Letters to Santa program has made dreams come true for those in need for 100 years," said Donahoe to the crush of school children, Postal officials, media and the general public. "This is a time to celebrate how Postal employees, charitable organizations, businesses and others have made a difference in the lives of children coast to coast."<br />
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are so inclined to help Santa out this year, the program opens to the public
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Children from PS-33, who entertained the assembly with Christmas carols before the event started, received some early holiday cheer when Santa Claus stopped in and gave each child a bag filled with goodies.</span><br />
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<b><i>email <a href="mailto:nyoperationsanta@usps.gov">nyoperationsanta@usps.gov</a></i></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="mailto:nyoperationsanta@usps.gov">See video of <b><i>Letters to Santa</i></b> on Manhattan Neighborhood Network<b style="font-style: italic;"> </b></a>Tuesday, December 18 and Dec. 25 at 9 pm on Time Warner Cable channel 56, RCN ch. 83 or Verizon FiOS ch. 34. It will
stream live at that time on </span><a href="http://www.mnn.org/live/2-lifestyle-channel" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: green; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">http://www.mnn.org/live/2-lifestyle-channel</span></strong></a><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Check out the new USPS Holiday Blog </span><a href="http://uspsblog.com/about-2/">Here</a></i></b></h2>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304778432945810457.post-5076954045323550682012-11-29T08:41:00.000-05:002012-11-29T08:43:22.670-05:00Holiday By The Numbers<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The U.S. Postal Service continues as a $65 billion company serving more than 150
million American homes, businesses and PO Boxes in every state, city, town and
borough in the country- delivering nearly 40 percent of the world’s mail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As the holiday season shifts into high gear, consider these numbers next time someone tells you USPS isn't a vital part of America's infrastructure anymore. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">237
– </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Number
of years USPS has been delivering holiday cheer</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">17.9
billion- </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Amount
of cards, letters and packages delivered between Thanksgiving and </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">New Year’s
Eve 2012</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">658
million- </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Number
of pieces of mail processed on Dec. 17, the busiest mailing day of </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">528
million- </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Average
number of pieces of mail processed daily</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">560
million- </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Average
number of pieces processed daily during the holidays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">29.5
million- </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">In
pounds, the amount of mail USPS will process for overseas military </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"> installations</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">170,000-</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"> Number of vehicles used to transport
holiday mail</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">2.5
billion- </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Amount
of holiday stamps USPS has available this year</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">242
million- </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Number
of customers who visit a Post Office during the holidays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">34
percent- </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Percentage
increase of air cargo lift of mail by USPS during the holidays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">37
million- </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Customer
visits to usps.com during the holidays</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><i><u>Important Mail-by-Dates</u></i></span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"> Dec. 3- Priority Mail International</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"> Dec. 11- Express Mail International</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Dec. 14- Parcel Post</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"> Dec. 20- First-Class Mail</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Dec. 21- Priority Mail</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"> Dec. 22- Express Mail </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304778432945810457.post-11545636840801483612012-11-28T08:15:00.000-05:002012-11-28T08:15:07.896-05:00100 Percent Connection<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #4b4b4b;">Congratulations to Cathedral and
Hamilton Grange Stations for reaching and surpassing 100 percent participation
in the Customer Connect program for Quarter 3.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4b4b;">Hamilton Grange Letter Carriers submitted enough Customer Connect leads to meet their target goal and achieve 100 percent participation.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4b4b; font-family: inherit;">Cathedral Letter Carriers submitted more Customer Connect leads than their target goal and therefore achieved a 146 percent participation score.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Foreground L to R): Branch 36 CCC David Velazquez, BDS Wilma Rivera, Manhattan PM Robert Brown, Station CCC John Rodriquez, and Mgr. Colin Craigwell present Cathedral Letter Carriers Certificate </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">(From Left to Right) Manhattan Postmaster presents Mgr. Richard Thompson, Supv. Maureen Best and Cathedral Station Letter Carriers with Certificate. Station CCC Tracey Diamond holds Certificate. Branch 36 CCC David Velazquez (Far Right) and BDS Wilma Rivera (3rd from right) made presentation </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #4b4b4b;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“We wanted to show our appreciation to all the
Letter Carriers who did their part in submitting Customer Connect leads and
help increase revenue,” said Business Development Specialist (BDS) Wilma Rivera as
she and Branch 36 Customer Connect Coordinator (CCC) David Velazquez presented the
stations with a Certificate.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #4b4b4b;">“As more and more stations meet their
participation goals, David and I will be there to recognize them.” </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4b4b; font-family: inherit;">The Customer Connect program encourages Letter
Carriers to leverage their relationship with customers by identifying new
business opportunities and obtaining customer concurrence to meet with a sales
representative. To find out more about the Customer Connect program </span><a href="http://blue.usps.gov/marketing/customerconnect/welcome.htm" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #6c7ace;">Click HERE</span></a></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304778432945810457.post-14483604846810265762012-11-21T11:42:00.002-05:002012-11-21T11:42:54.357-05:00Ansonia Letter Carriers make the ConnectionAnsonia Letter Carriers Anibal Nunez, Wil Maymi and Brenda
Marshall were recognized for submitting Customer Connect leads that generated
$24,457 in new revenue for the Postal Service.<br />
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“Lead generation is one of the most important ways the
Postal Service builds business,” told Business Development Specialist Wilma
Rivera to the employees assembled on the work floor. “Your participation in
this program is contributing positively to the financial well-being of the
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Nunez, Maymi and Marshall were each presented with a Letter
of Appreciation signed by New York District Manager William J. Schnaars and
National Business Agent Larry Cirelli. They were also given a bag full of goodies.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>L to R:</b> Branch 36 CCC David Velazquez, Mgr. Maria Martinez, Ansonia CCC Brenda Edwards, Letter Carriers Wil Maymi, Brenda Marshall, Anibal Nunez, BDS Wilma Rivera</td></tr>
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“Submitting a lead is easy,” said Branch 36 Customer Connect
Coordinator (CCC) David Velazquez.</div>
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“When a Carrier sees a new business open on his route, hand
that customer a <i>Business Welcome Kit</i>.
Explain how the Postal Service can help them grow their business. Have them
fill out a lead card and bring it back to the station. A sales representative
will then contact the customer promptly. It’s that simple.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Not only does submitting a lead help the Postal Service
grow revenue, but it helps the small businesses in the community too, because
our services cost less than our competitors,” said Marshall.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“It’s not only part of the job, it feels good to be able to
do your part to help the company grow,” added Maymi.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“We recognize every
Letter Carrier who submits a lead that results in a sale,” said Rivera. “We
want them to know that we appreciate the hard work they do every day.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“I try to bring in new revenue all the time,” smiled Maymi.
“I want to keep working here for a long time.”<o:p></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304778432945810457.post-12425165417373306062012-11-20T10:50:00.001-05:002012-11-20T15:38:07.605-05:00Amazon.com Partners with USPS for Next-Day Delivery Test<br />
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The Proof of Concept test with Amazon.com––postponed twice
due to Hurricane Sandy––kicked-off on Saturday Nov. 17.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The new pilot program will leverage the Postal Service’s
capabilities to process, scan and deliver packages on the day of receipt. The delivery
test involves 454 large Post Offices on the East Coast––from Westchester NY to
Richmond VA.––and will run through the holiday season.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“We anticipate receiving about 3.4 million packages from
Amazon.com during this test,” said Manhattan Postmaster Robert Brown. “We are
very excited about this opportunity and fully expect to meet Amazon’s
expectations of 100 percent scanning and on-time delivery rates.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FDR Mailhandler Gardenia Joe scans one of thousands of packages <br />
from Amazon.com during pilot program</td></tr>
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Customers go to Amazon.com and purchase items to be shipped
for next day delivery. Amazon.com will process and presort their customers’
orders according to zip-codes. Amazon will transport pallets loaded with the packages overnight to designated Postal facilities where, that morning, employees will
scan the items on arrival. Letter Carriers will then deliver the packages that
same day, making sure to scan the packages on delivery.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“It’s early yet, but all indicators are that we are getting
100 percent scans, and delivery is on-time.” said Franklin D.Roosevelt Supv. Silas Burgess III. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“This is a big contract for us,” added FDR Mailhandler Gardenia
Joe. “We all want to do the best job we can to make sure this test runs
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opportunity to be part of this test,” said 26-year Letter Carrier Scott
Demarest. <br />
“We need the revenue and this is a good time for the Postal Service to shine.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“This is a golden
opportunity for the Postal Service to grow volume and increase revenue.” said
Brown. “We are counting on every employee to embrace the challenge and do the
best job possible to ensure 100 percent success.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Phase 1 of the program will conclude on Dec.31. Packages will
be delivered seven days a week until Christmas on city delivery routes. <o:p></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304778432945810457.post-10916105845152275112012-11-13T09:14:00.001-05:002012-11-13T12:21:49.476-05:00Relief for Rockaway Residents<br />
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Employees from Gracie Post Office joined firefighters from NYC’s
Firehouse Engine 22, Hook and Ladder 13, and local businesses to collect
much needed supplies for residents of Rockaway Queens, who were hard hit by
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Firefighter Dave Guilford knew that St. Francis Church in
Rockaway would be able to distribute the supplies throughout the affected area
if he could coordinate a relief drive in his Upper East Side neighborhood––so
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“Postal employees Woodley Moy and George DiBartola and I
were happy to help,” said Warden. “The relief drive took place on Friday Nov. 3
and went on for three days. We set up a makeshift command center along the
exterior wall of the Post Office and provided them with recycled cardboard
boxes. We loaned them post cons, and flat and letter trays to help them load
the supplies. Whatever needed to be done, my crew was more than happy to help.”
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grace Mgr. James Warden (center frame) helps supervise relief effort with FDNY</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Upper East Side community comes together to donate, collect, organize<br />
and ship supplies to victims of Hurricane Sandy in Rockaway Queens </td></tr>
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Local moving companies and even a lumber yard volunteered
their trucks into service and employees from a local pub helped Warden, Moy and
DiBartola label, package and load seven truckloads worth of supplies and
essentials.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gracie Station on E. 95th Street acts as make-shift Command Center<br />
for relief effort</td></tr>
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“The response from the community was overwhelming,” smiled
Warden. “It was great to see everybody come together like that, and people were
very appreciative of the Postal Service.
If we helped make just one victim of this hurricane a little more
comfortable,” remarked Warden, “then it was all worth it.”<o:p></o:p><br />
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<span lang="en-US">During Veterans’ Day weekend, the Better Angels of Our Human Nature—a charitable organization founded by Postal employees from FDR station— joined in the second relief drive held in the neighborhood. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FDR Letter Carrier Ernie Twomley helps load supplies<br />
heading to residents of Far Rockaway, Queens</td></tr>
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<span lang="en-US">“I was so impressed with how everybody stepped up and spent thousands of dollars to donate things like heating equipment, diapers, food, cleaning materials,” said Maintenance Supv. Don Daggett, who estimated the second relief drive filled up five truckloads worth of supplies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you would like to help Firefighter Guilford's relief drive for victims of Hurricane Sandy,log on to Facebook and type <u>EUS Drop off</u></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Do you know of a positive story that involved the Postal community during or after Hurricane Sandy? Submit it<a href="mailto:dino.tutino@usps.gov"> <u>Here</u></a></span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">USPS employees, FDNY and Upper East Side community organize<br />
second relief drive for residents hard-hit by Hurricane Sandy</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304778432945810457.post-77424088101747872922012-11-09T16:35:00.000-05:002012-12-06T14:49:28.096-05:00Military Vets Commemorated with Hall of Honor<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 122%;">T</span><span style="line-height: 122%;">he New York District re-established a time honored
tradition by conducting the inaugural Veterans Day Commemorative Program in the
new “Hall of Honor Memorial Rotunda” at the landmark James A. Farley (JAF) Post
Office in Manhattan.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Postal Veterans gather around commemorative plaque at the inaugural "Hall of Honor Memorial Rotunda" ceremony in James A. Farley Post Office</td></tr>
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<span style="line-height: 122%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Congressman
Jose Serrano joined NY District Manager William <span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">J.</span> Schnaars, Manhattan Postmaster Robert Brown,
Bronx Postmaster Elvin Mercado, Mgr. of Maintenance James Hardy and Supv. Maintenance Omorede
Rainey in unveiling a new commemorative plaque honoring <i>all</i> Postal
Veterans - which will complement the beautiful bronze plaques already in place remembering Postal Veterans from World War I and II. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Congressman Jose Serrano with Maintenance Supv. Isaih Perry</td></tr>
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<span style="line-height: 122%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“This
inauguration establishes a proud tradition that will continue in the future,”
said Schnaars in front of a full house in the rotunda. “Our new Veterans
Memorial will be a powerful reminder to all who enter the Farley Post Office. Passersby will pause to remember the men and
women who selflessly served this country to protect freedom throughout the
world, as well as the families who wait here at home with grace, dignity and
hope.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Veterans Mike Arribito and Diana Antonetty chat with<br />
Cong. Serrano at event</td></tr>
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<span style="line-height: 122%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“For
more than 237 years, the Postal Service has been one of the nation’s largest
employees of veterans,” stated Hardy. “Nearly 20 percent of our Postal work
force has worn their military uniform with pride. Right here in the New York
District, our veterans’ workforce is approximately 1,050 strong.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 122%;">Congressman
Serrano, who is also a U.S. Army veteran, said it was fitting that the Postal
Service commemorate Veterans Day in New York.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 122%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“The
U.S. Postal Service is a vibrant part of our community,” he said. “What better
place to honor the sacrifices of the men and women of our armed forces, than in
this magnificent historic Post Office.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 122%;">Mgr.
Business Mail Entry Percival Prince and Supervisor Lynne Watson-Miyamoto
delivered stirring renditions of the National Anthem and God Bless America
respectively. Mgr. Halbert Clark delivered <span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">both the Invocation and Benediction.</span> Representatives from the Veterans of Foreign
Wars and the Bronx VA Medical Center Outreach Program also attended.</span><b><span style="color: #384a74; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 122%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The
Postal Veterans “Hall of Honor Memorial Rotunda” will be a permanent growing
exhibition. Future plans include mounting flags denoting every branch of
military service arranged in a dramatic circular pattern like the rotunda
itself, and installing display cases holding personal mementos donated by the
servicemen and women who are veterans.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bronx VA Medical Outreach Supv. Lynn Johnson supplies<br />
informational brochures for veterans at event.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Proud military veterans Mgr. Tony Torres,<br />
Supv. Deborah Hart</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.ebenefits.va.gov/" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 122%;">www.ebenefits.va.gov</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2304778432945810457.post-90749451966812450952012-11-05T10:46:00.000-05:002012-11-05T16:01:20.658-05:00Hurricane Relief Information<br />
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The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has left hundreds of
thousands of people in the New York and New Jersey area without power. Many
have been displaced and lost their homes. Tragically, some have lost their lives. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Northeast Area Postal employees who have been displaced
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For the latest information about their work facilities, Postal
employees are advised to call 888-363-7462.<br />
C<span style="font-family: inherit;">ustomers with questions or concerns about their mail should call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777).</span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">The <em><a href="http://www.postalrelief.com/">Postal Employees’
Relief Fund</a></em> (PERF) offers assistance to active and retired
employees affected by natural disasters. Employees or retirees who are victims
of a natural disaster and have experienced a significant monetary loss after insurance
and other relief assistance should review PERF eligibility criteria and mail a
completed application with supporting documentation to: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Postal Employees’ Relief Fund</span><br />
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PO Box 7630 <br />
Woodbridge, VA 22195-7630 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">USPS Employee Assistance Program (EAP)<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Hurricanes, flooding and tornadoes
cause more than physical damage — they disrupt the lives of everyone affected
by them. The USPS Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to help
employees or members of their families deal with these disruptions. For
information or assistance, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call
800-EAP-4-YOU, (800-327-4968). TTY assistance is available at 877-492-7341. Or,
go to the EAP <em><a href="https://www.magellanassist.com/default.aspx?extern=EAP4YOU">website</a></em>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Available to Everyone:</span><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></strong></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Federal Aid Programs for State of
New York Disaster Recovery (FEMA)</strong>- For information on the different federal disaster aid programs
providing assistance and application, <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=gzraadlab.0.oseebdlab.pu5bx9bab.755&ts=S0823&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fema.gov%2Fnews-release%2Ffederal-aid-programs-state-new-york-disaster-recovery-2" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #0000f2;">CLICK HERE.</span></b></a> </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><strong style="font-family: inherit;">American Red Cross of Greater New
York-</strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"> If you need
shelter or help finding relatives, please contact the American Red Cross
of Greater New York at 1-877-733-2767 or </span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=gzraadlab.0.pseebdlab.pu5bx9bab.755&ts=S0823&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.redcross.org%2Ffind-help" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #0000f2;">CLICK HERE.</span></b></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><strong style="font-family: inherit;">Disaster Relief Assistance- <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=gzraadlab.0.qseebdlab.pu5bx9bab.755&ts=S0823&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyc.gov%2Fhtml%2Foem%2Fhtml%2Fnycsevereweather%2Fdamage_form.shtml" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000f2;">CLICK HERE</span></a> </strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">to report damages to your business or
home. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><strong style="font-family: inherit;">Disaster Assistance</strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">- To find out what type of disaster
assistance you may be eligible for,</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #0000f2;"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=gzraadlab.0.vseebdlab.pu5bx9bab.755&ts=S0823&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.disasterassistance.gov%2F" style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">CLICK HERE.</a> </span></span></li>
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report non-emergencies</strong>-
such as fallen trees call 311, or go online <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/apps/311/" target="_blank"><b>CLICK HERE.</b></a> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></li>
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All USPS New York District employees are advised to return to their assigned stations on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012 at their scheduled reporting time.</div>
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There are exceptions for <i>some</i> employees regarding where to report; so please call <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">1-888-363-7462</span></b> for more details. Make sure you have the first three digits of your facility's zip code handy when you call.</div>
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