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March 13, 2026

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NYC Collection Boxes in the Area Receive Temporary Seal / Removal

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NEW YORK – In the interest of safety and security, postal officials will temporarily seal or remove Postal Service collection boxes on Monday, March 16, in New York City.
The familiar blue collection boxes will be inaccessible until they are reopened on Wednesday, March 18.

US Mail Collection Boxes impacted at the following locations:

  • Both sides of 5th Avenue between East 59th Street and East 79th Street
  • Both sides of East 79th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • Both sides of East 80th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
  • Both sides of East 81st Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue

For additional locations to deposit mail, customers are directed to usps.com and to use Quick Tools to Find Locations. Use the dropdown for collection boxes or post offices to find alternate locations for secure mail deposits in the immediate area.

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 250 Years

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 more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining 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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