USPS: Employees reminded of electioneering rules

USPS wants employees to remember the following electioneering activities are prohibited on Postal Service property: Ballot boxes. These boxes should never be displayed or collected in Post Office retail lobbies or other locations. Non-USPS fliers, pamphlets and unauthorized literature. This includes partisan materials, such as the depositing, posting or displaying of materials that could be…

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USPS: Automated Package Drop machines being tested

The Postal Service is continuing to test new equipment that makes it easier for customers in retail lobbies to drop off packages for shipment. The Automated Package Drop (APD) self-service machines allow customers to mail pre-paid and merchandise return parcels at their convenience. Customers press a button on the APD to start the transaction and…

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USPS: Automated Parcel Drops ease shipping, returns

The Postal Service is testing new equipment in some retail lobbies to make it easier for customers to drop off packages for shipment. The Automated Parcel Drop (APD) is a self-service machine that allows customers to mail pre-paid parcels and merchandise return parcels. Customers scan the package’s pre-paid label barcode at the APD, deposit the…

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New York City Postmaster Kevin Crocilla discusses future plans

Kevin Crocilla has big plans for the Big Apple. Crocilla, who began his career as a letter carrier, was appointed New York City’s Postmaster in June. He now oversees one of the nation’s largest markets, with 67 branches and 4,100 employees. At the top of his to-do list is improving customers’ experiences in retail lobbies…

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