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Oct. 11, 2022

Postmaster of Jamaica Takes Oath of Office

Queens Borough Hall Sets the Stage for Swearing-in Ceremony

Postmaster of Jamaica, NY

What:

The Postal Service will officially swear in the new Postmaster of Jamaica, NY – continuing a two-century-old tradition.

Who:

US Postal Inspection Service Honor Guard
Local elected officials and representatives
District Manager Frank Calabrese
Jamaica Postmaster Dermot Tuohy

When:

Friday, October 21, 2022
11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:

Queens Borough Hall Atrium
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 latest inductee, Postmaster Dermot Tuohy. Mr. Tuohy will take the Oath of Office at the Queens Borough Hall.

His oversight of Jamaica includes the Main Post Office, 18 postal stations and 5 retail units throughout the area.

Mr. Tuohy is a Marine Corps Veteran with 28 years of dedicated Postal Service experience.

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