"...The move, which, together with the recent workforce reduction at the agency, is feared to bring delays to mail delivery across the country...cutting staff's working hours by 50 million and closing "unnecessary facilities" has generated $2.5 billion in annual savings, the agency said. ...Delivery times won't exceed the current five-day service standard for First-Class Mail, USPS said."
"Robert M. “Mike” Duncan has resigned from the USPS Board of Governors because of health reasons.
The Postal Service has posted his resignation letter online. ... Mike was tasked with reestablishing the board’s governance and operations after it had gone more than a year without any presidentially appointed governors. ..."
"...Three New York City postal workers allegedly dragged their unconscious coworker into the back of a mail truck where one of the brutes attempted to rape the incapacitated woman during a 2023 work party, according to a new indictment.
Daniel Jean, 38; Kirt Acala, 38; and Edward Chou, 40, have all been indicted on the alleged sexually motivated kidnapping of their colleague — with Jean additionally facing rape charges — which occurred during an after-work birthday party on June 8, 2023 in the East Village, according to the indictment filed in New York State Supreme Court Wednesday. ..."
"...A United States postal worker is facing multiple theft charges, including opening mail that didn’t belong to her, after police said she was caught stealing at a Buc-ee’s in Leeds, Alabama.
While in custody for shoplifting at the store, police searched 39-year-old Amber Beard’s purse and car and found stolen merchandise, a multitude of checks, credit and debit cards, and Alabama drivers’ licenses not belonging to her, as well as U.S. mail addressed to several people in the Birmingham area.
While in custody, Beard told officers she works for USPS. ..."
"The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has announced it recently received reports of the seeds being delivered to residents across the state through the United States Postal Service.
According to the authorities, the seeds were identified as tomato and onion seeds and tested negative for harmful compounds. ...Recipients should not plant the seeds. ..."
"...The Houston neighborhood first received a notice about the mailbox changes on March 13. The USPS warned the community that if they didn’t comply by March 27, their mail would be returned to the sender. ...Within hours of KHOU interviewing community members, the USPS confirmed that the letter was sent out in error."
"... In one case, Rho received nearly $300,000 in kickbacks. In another, Rho met a representative of a trucking company in a parking lot several times to receive cash.
The case has drawn additional scrutiny due to connections to a deadly 2022 crash in Weld County, where a postal service contractor's truck killed a family of five. While no allegations link Rho to bribery involving the company responsible for that crash, court documents reveal Rho...Investigators determined the truck did not have working brakes or proper insurance, and the driver did not have a valid license.
Rho later represented the Postal Service during a deposition related to the lawsuit over the fatal collision. Family members of the crash victims told 9NEWS they were unaware of Rho's connection to their case"
"“Apparently, the department that delivers parcels said that the mail for SW17 is piled up to the ceiling," Claire said. ...The spokesperson added: “This meant 99 per cent of items are successfully delivered to customers on the first or second delivery attempt. ..."
"... The Postal Inspection Service spotlights USPS-related swindles
Public awareness is a critical aspect of every law enforcement operation, and here at the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, we are committed to providing the American public with the information and tools necessary to protect themselves and secure the country’s mail. The annual National Consumer Protection Week is a pivotal part of this outreach, and this year, we are focusing on imposter scams. ..."
DeJoy asked for help reviewing "almost 31,000 retail centers and the future difficulties we will face in their renewal because of ownership consolidation, urban development, and general increases in rental rates when decades long leases expire."..."The United States Postal Service is asking DOGE for help in cutting costs and reforming the agency...Counterfeit postage: DeJoy said the service is "combating an estimated one-billion-dollar problem with counterfeit postage" and said it needs "additional innovative solutions" to address the issue. ..."
"...DeJoy said the organization has spent the last four years transforming from a “battered government bureaucracy” that experienced financial losses into a higher quality service, but it is still not achieving its goals.
“Last night I signed an agreement with the General Services Administration and DOGE representatives to assist us in identifying and achieving further efficiencies,” DeJoy said. “This is an effort aligned with our efforts, as while we have accomplished a great deal, there is much more to be done. We are happy to have others assist us in our worthwhile cause.”
The Postal Service is an independent agency that has remained untouched by DOGE’s presence in other departments, until now...."
"...A FedEx plane’s engine suddenly burst into flames shortly after taking off from Newark Airport Saturday morning — prompting an emergency landing as onlookers watched in horror. Wild video showed the Boeing 767-3S2F racing back to the tarmac as flames spewed ..."