Feb. 22, 2022
What:
The U.S. Postal Service announced the rollout of USPS Connect on Feb. 22, ushering in a new era of same-day and next-day delivery options for businesses and consumers. To commemorate the occasion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled with postal officials, local businesses, and customers, at the exclusive access dock of the Van Brunt Post Office in Park Slope on Friday, Feb. 25 at noon. Details about the program will be shared and media interviews will be provided.
Who:
New York District Manager, Lorraine Castellano
Executive Postmaster of Brooklyn, John Tortorice
Park Slope Business Improvement District Representatives
Brooklyn Business Leaders
When:
Noon EST, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022
Where:
Back of the Van Brunt Post Office
275 9th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
on Friday, Feb. 25 at noon
Venue Protocol:
An RSVP is requested to ensure guests are escorted to the exclusive access area of the Van Brunt Post Office.
Background:
The four USPS Connect business solutions are:
“USPS Connect provides businesses of all sizes what they have been asking for — an affordable way to meet consumer demand for fast delivery,” said Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO. “A pivotal point in our Delivering for America plan, it positions us to more fully leverage our network capacity to increase volume and revenue so we can continue to serve the American people with affordable, reliable mail and package delivery.”
“We’ve listened carefully to our business customers to develop this program,” said Jakki Krage Strako, chief commerce and business solutions officer. “We’re increasing next-day deliveries. We’re also giving smaller businesses big-business rates and all businesses more user-friendly ways to interact with us.”
“USPS Connect is a game-changer for businesses and customers here in New York City.” said the Executive Postmaster of Brooklyn, John Tortorice.
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MEDIA ADVISORY