NEW YORK CITY — On Monday, January 19, 2015, Post Offices in New York City and countrywide will join millions of people around the world in honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by observing the federal holiday that bears his name. The nation’s “birthday gift” to Dr. King is ensuring his memory and his dream of peace and equality endures from generation to generation. His inspirational words ring true today; just as he did then.
All Post Office stations and branches will be closed and there will be no mail delivery or retail service. However, to accommodate customers using expedited service, Priority Express Mail will be processed and delivered. Post Offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 20, with full mail delivery and retail service.
Postal officials are encouraging customers to still drop their mail in blue street collection boxes, so mail can be processed starting early morning the following day, on Tuesday, January 20. This also applies to business customers, many who will be open during the holiday. This will give the USPS a quick start on processing the mail.
For added customer convenience, Self Service Kiosks (AKA Automated Postal Centers-APC’s) are available at the following NYC locations and provide 24-hour access to many postal products and services.
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Manhattan – James A. Farley Post Office |
421 8th Ave |
New York NY 10199 |
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Manhattan – FDR Station |
909 3rd Ave |
New York NY 10022 |
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Manhattan – Church Street Station |
90 Church St. |
New York NY 10001 |
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Manhattan – Murray Hill Station |
205 E 36th St. |
New York NY 10016 |
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Manhattan – Empire Station |
16 W 33rd Street |
New York NY 10001 |
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Manhattan – Ansonia Station |
178 Columbus Ave |
New York NY 10023 |
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Bronx – Bronx General Post Office |
558 Grand Concourse |
Bronx NY 10451 |
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Brooklyn – Cadman Plaza Post Office |
271 Cadman Plaza E |
Brooklyn NY 11201 |
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Staten Island – Staten Island Main Post Office |
550 Manor Rd. |
Staten Island NY 10314 |
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Franklin Square – Franklin Square Post Office |
867 Hempstead Turnpike |
Franklin Sq. NY 11010 |
Using a credit or debit card, these self-service kiosks enable customers to conduct business at their convenience. APC’s enable customers to:
- Buy the same self-adhesive stamps provided through ATMs.
- Weigh, calculate and purchase postage in amounts for items weighing up to 70lbs.
- Send items via Express, Priority and First Class Mail, as well as by Parcel Post services.
- Look up ZIP Codes and obtain Postal Service mailing information.
- Obtain Express Mail, Certified Mail, and Return Receipts
- Purchase Delivery Confirmation service.
- Obtain a purchase receipt.
Additionally, to find retail businesses close to your vicinity that have partnered with the Postal Service and have extended business hours outside of regular post office operating times may visit www.usps.com and click on the Location search tab.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
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