US postal service marks 250 years while facing massive financial losses — will taxpayers pay the price?
USPS Marks 250th Anniversary Amid Financial Struggles The US Postal Service (USPS) is celebrating its 250th anniversary on July 26. However, as this significant milestone approaches, the service finds itself grappling with serious financial issues, projecting potential losses of $7 billion in 2025. Historically, the Second Continental Congress appointed Benjamin Franklin as the first postmaster […]
A Fresh Chance for a Different Path at the U.S. Postal Service
Resetting the USPS for the Future Successful businesses often emphasize their core strengths, maintaining focus on what truly matters. This philosophy is especially pertinent for organizations like the United States Postal Service (USPS), which may need to recalibrate for long-term viability. As David Steiner approaches his new role as postmaster general, he bears witness to […]
Long Island leads New York in dog bites on postal workers, totaling 83 incidents: ‘There’s always fear’
Dog Bites on Long Island Mail Workers Surge A Long Island postal worker faced over 80 dog bites in the previous year, according to new findings from the US Postal Service. This alarming statistic places New York as the leader in dog-related incidents involving mail carriers. Post offices in Nassau and Suffolk counties reported a […]
Postal Service encounters financial challenges, reports $3.3B loss
The USPS is currently facing significant “economic challenges,” reporting a net loss of $3.3 billion in the last quarter. This is nearly double the losses from the same period last year, largely due to mandatory costs associated with federal employee benefits and other unexpected expenses. “As we celebrate 250 years of service to our nation, […]
Former Postal Worker from Colorado Admits Guilt in Plot to Steal and Fraudulently Cast 2024 Election Ballots
Former Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Election-Related Crimes Vicki Stuart, a 64-year-old ex-postal worker, entered a plea deal on Monday related to identity theft and forgery connected to the 2024 presidential election. She confessed in court to stealing and forging ballots, including those from public radio in Colorado. Authorities have charged Stuart with 34 counts […]
Hongkong Post suspends the postal service for items containing goods to US
O’Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O’Leary explains how the US can fix trade and economic problems with China “once once” in “Editing the Evening.” Hong Kong Post, the Hong Kong Post, announced on Wednesday that it would not be collected. The so-called tariffs On behalf of the United States, we suspend acceptance of mail items including […]
Hong Kong Postal Service Halts Shipments to the US Over ‘Bullying’ Tensions!
The Hong Kong Post Office will halt the acceptance of air mail items, including goods destined for the US, commencing April 27, as announced by the Post Office. “To send items to the US, residents in Hong Kong will need to confront exorbitant and unreasonable charges due to the US’s irrational and coercive actions. Other […]
Hong Kong halts postal service for US-bound goods over Trump’s ‘bullying’ tariffs | Hong Kong
Hong Kong Post said on Wednesday it would halt the mailing service at sea to the US and will halt airmail postal service for items containing goods from April 27 due to US tariffs. When sending items to the US, Hong Kong people “have to be prepared to pay prohibitive and unreasonable fees for the […]
3 NYC postal workers kidnapped unconscious coworker during after-work party, 1 attempted to rape her in mail truck: indictment
Three New York City postal workers allegedly dragged an unconscious colleague behind a postal truck. Daniel Jean, 38; Kirt Acala, 38; and 40-year-old Edward Chow was charged with sexually motivating temptation of Jean's colleagues that occurred at a June 8, 2023 post-workplace birthday party in East Village on June 8, 2023, in the East Village, […]
Liz Weston: Social Security Fairness Act may help retired postal worker access wife’s benefits – OregonLive
Dear Liz: My husband has been working at the postal service for over 30 years and retired on pensions. He has not had enough years in the private sector to qualify for Social Security. We currently have the Social Security Equality Act, so is he entitled to receive my Social Security percentage? I know that […]