What:

The Postal Service will officially swear in the new Postmaster of Jamaica, NY — continuing a 222 year-old tradition.

Who:

Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-5)
Triboro District Manager Eric Henry
Jamaica Postmaster John Tortorice
Other elected officials and representatives

When:

Friday, September 6, 2019, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Where:

Queens Borough Hall
120-55 Queens Blvd.
Kew Gardens, NY 11424

Background:

Jamaica, NY swore in its first Postmaster in 1797 and continues that proud tradition with its 42nd inductee, Postmaster John Tortorice. He will take the oath of office at the Queens Borough Hall.

John Tortorice began serving as the officer-in-charge in this community in January 2019. His oversight of Jamaica includes the Main Post Office, 18 postal stations and 7 retail units throughout the area.

Mr. Tortorice is an Navy Gulf-war veteran with 26 years of dedicated Postal Service experience.

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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