Audit finds USPS delayed security upgrades in Houston, putting some mail 'vulnerable to theft'

Audit finds USPS delayed security upgrades in Houston, putting some mail 'vulnerable to theft'

From the article: "...ABC13 is learning that the postal service installed 361 of the high-security boxes and 364 electronic arrow keys in Houston, but district management did not install them in a timely fashion. According to the audit, they also did not track the location of the high security boxes.

"Every delayed installation of these eLocks leaves carriers and older collection boxes vulnerable to theft," the audit says. ..."

Article Reference: abc13.com

3 NYC postal workers dragged unconscious coworker into mail truck where one attempted to rape her: indictment

3 NYC postal workers dragged unconscious coworker into mail truck where one attempted to rape her: indictment

From the article: "...Daniel Jean, 38; Kirt Acala, 38; and Edward Chou, 40, have all been indicted on the alleged sexually motivated kidnapping of their colleague — with Jean additionally facing rape charges — which occurred during an after-work birthday party on June 8, 2023 in the East Village, according to the indictment filed in New York State Supreme Court Wednesday. ..."

Article Reference: nypost.com
Poor Vetting of Postal Workers, Out of Control Postal Service, Zero Tolerance vs. Reality, Attempted Rape,

Why Did Vincent van Gogh Paint 26 Portraits of a Postman and His Family While Staying in the South of France?

Why Did Vincent van Gogh Paint 26 Portraits of a Postman and His Family While Staying in the South of France?

From the article: "...The artist met Joseph Roulin, a 47-year-old postal worker, in the late 1880s. The series of artworks will be reunited at upcoming exhibitions in Boston and Amsterdam...He befriended Joseph Roulin, a 47-year-old postal worker at the Arles train station, and their relationship became pivotal. Roulin, depicted in his blue uniform and “postes” hat, is now one of van Gogh’s most famous subjects. But the artist didn’t stop with the postman: He painted the entire..“Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits” will be on view at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston from March 30 to September 7, 2025. ."

Article Reference: www.smithsonianmag.com
Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits

Royal Mail launches mythical creatures stamp collection

Royal Mail launches mythical creatures stamp collection

From the article: "...The set of eight stamps and the stories each represents from different regions across the UK "demonstrate our rich mythological heritage", Simpson said.

They are available to pre-order from Thursday and go on sale on 27 March. ..."

Article Reference: www.bbc.com
Royal Mail Mythical Creatures Stamp Collection Image

US Postal Service restores delivery of incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong after briefly suspending them

US Postal Service restores delivery of incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong after briefly suspending them

From the article: "...Although no reason was given for the initial suspension of package deliveries from China, the Postal Service suggested Wednesday it was related to broad-based new tariffs imposed Tuesday and elimination of the de minimis exemption. This exemption had allowed anyone, including exporters, to ship packages worth less than $800 to the United States without duties or needing to undergo inspections. Inspecting incoming parcels to collect the new import taxes could prove extremely difficult. ..."

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Hot Air vs. Real Prevention of Dangers Thru inspection,

Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency

Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency

From the article: "...the agency planned to complete a “further reduction of another 10,000 people in the next 30 days” through a previously established voluntary-retirement program.

Last week, Mr. Musk said at a tech conference organized by the bank Morgan Stanley that the Postal Service should be privatized, declaring, “We should privatize anything that can reasonably be privatized.”..."

Article Reference: www.nytimes.com
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Postal Reform, USPS Reform, Postal Service should be privatized,

Vigil held at USPS facility after man fatally shot by coworker

Vigil held at USPS facility after man fatally shot by coworker

From the article: "...Edward "Eki" Poloka died on March 4 after an altercation with another employee, according to police..."

Article Reference: www.king5.com
Edward "Eki" Poloka

Knife-wielding transgender woman accused of killing NYC postal worker smiles, rolls eyes in creepy video

Knife-wielding transgender woman accused of killing NYC postal worker smiles, rolls eyes in creepy video

From the article: "video exposes the full face of the knife-wielding maniac who viciously stabbed postal worker Ray Hodges to death in a Harlem deli this week....Troubled transgender woman Jaia Cruz is seen up close rolling her eyes and smiling seductively in a nine-second video, while a song blasts the raunchy lyrics, “I’m such a wh-re, but I’m not a ..."

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Postal worker in Chattanooga pleads guilty to stealing mail

Postal worker in Chattanooga pleads guilty to stealing mail

From the article: "...CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A postal worker in Hamilton County has admitted to stealing the mail.

Agents with the United States Postal Service arrested Jose Martinez back on February 18th. ..."

Article Reference: newschannel9.com
Mail theft,Chattanooga, Tennessee,

Sentencing set for Youngstown man accused of threatening postal worker

Sentencing set for Youngstown man accused of threatening postal worker

From the article: "A postal worker told police last April that a man in a black Dodge Durango pulled up on Schenley Avenue in Youngstown and told the USPS employee, "You know they are killing mail men around here.”...threatened a postal worker with a gun.

Thirty-five-year-old Terry Luckey pleaded guilty in December to charges of tampering with evidence and improperly handling a firearm in a motor vehicle. ..."

Article Reference: www.wfmj.com