NEW YORK — The U.S. Postal Service invites members of the media and the local community to a mini-celebration at the iconic James A. Farley Post Office (across from Madison Square Garden) in recognition of its place in American history on “America 250 and 250 Years of Postal Service Day.”

The event is part of the Postal Service’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. James A. Farley Post Office is one of the original 62 Post Offices that have been in continuous operation for customers since 1775.

This community event will give customers an opportunity to meet local postal employees, learn more about the Post Office’s historic role in the community and celebrate a civic moment honoring the Postal Service’s enduring mission to connect people and businesses across the country.

What:

Community celebration, postal meet-and-greet honoring the customers of the James A. Farley Post Office, and a civic moment on behalf of Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Who:

Manhattan Executive Postmaster Wanda Diaz
James A. Farley Station Manager Mavis Smith
Postal employees, customers and community members

When:

July 2 at 10 a.m.

Where:

James A. Farley Post Office
421 8^th Ave
New York, NY 10001

Visuals and Interview Opportunities:

Media will have opportunities to capture customer interactions, local postal employees, exterior and interior visuals of the historic Post Office, and English or Spanish language interviews with Postal Service representatives about the office’s connection to America’s 250th anniversary.

Background:

As part of its collaboration with America 250, the Postal Service is recognizing historic Post Offices that have served their communities since the earliest days of the nation. The James A. Farley Post Office is among the original 62 Post Offices that have remained open since 1775 and continues to serve as a trusted place where customers connect with the Postal Service every day.

Please contact Xavier C. Hernandez at 202-491-7932 or xavier.c.hernandez@usps.gov for more information..

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