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May 6, 2026

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NYC Collection Boxes in the Area Receive Temporary Seal / Removal

USPS Collection box

NEW YORK – In the interest of safety and security, postal officials will temporarily seal or remove Postal Service collection boxes on Friday, May 15, in New York City.

The familiar blue collection boxes will be inaccessible until they are reopened on Sunday, May 17.

US Mail Collection Boxes impacted at the following locations:

  • Both sides Washington Avenue between Eastern Parkway and Empire Boulevard
  • Both sides of Empire Boulevard between Washington Avenue and Flatbush Avenue
  • Both sides of Flatbush Avenue between Empire Boulevard and Grand Army Plaza
  • Both sides of Flatbush Avenue between Grand Army Plaza and Ocean Avenue
  • Both sides of Ocean Avenue between Flatbush Avenue and Parkside Avenue
  • Both sides of Parkside Avenue between Ocean Avenue and Park Circle
  • Both sides of East Drive between Park Circle and Center Drive
  • Both sides of Ocean Parkway between Park Circle and Surf Avenue
  • Both sides of Surf Avenue between Sea Breeze Avenue and West 10th Street
  • Both sides of West 10th Street to the end (Riegelmann Boardwalk)

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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