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Oct. 3, 2024

USPS to Highlight New Investments at Hicksville Sorting and Delivery Center with Facility Tour on Oct. 9

Postal Service will Showcase New Vehicles and Facility Upgrades that are Part of $40 Billion Delivering for America Plan

What:

A brand-new sorting machine, state-of the art electric vehicles and a modernized facility will be showcased in an in-depth look inside the Hicksville Sorting and Delivery Center.

As part of its Delivering for America plan, the U.S. Postal Service is rolling out significant investments across the nation. This $40 billion initiative is designed to modernize and revitalize the Postal Service.

The tangible results of this investment are evident at the Hicksville Sorting and Delivery Center, where the new vehicles and state-of-the-art facility will be on display.

The event will provide a first-hand look at the new fleet with on-site experts to answer questions. These vehicles are replacing a fleet that is over 30 years old.

The newly updated facility – including a brand-new sorting machine capable of processing up to 4,500 packages an hour – demonstrates the Postal Service's commitment to enhancing both service delivery and the customer experience on Long Island and across the nation.

Who:

Postal Service leadership, USPS fleet management and modernization experts, local officials, and community members.

When:

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 8:30 a.m.

Agenda:
8:30 a.m. guests arrive
9 a.m. key speakers
9:30 a.m. tour of the facility

Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.

Where:

Hicksville Sorting and Delivery Center
185 W. John Street
Hicksville, NY 11801

RSVP:

Media and guests may RSVP at this link by Oct. 8.

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The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally 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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