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Drivers in Rochester got a strange surprise Monday when I-390 North was littered with paper near Scottsville Road. It looked concerning, but the United States Postal Service clarified the debris was undeliverable bulk business mail—essentially recycling material—that spilled from a contracted truck. Crews from the New York State Department of Transportation quickly cleaned it up. No personal mail was involved—just an […]
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is pausing its employer pension contributions to conserve cash amid a growing financial crisis. Postmaster General David Steiner warned the agency could run out of money within a year without action. The move is expected to save about $2.5 billion and will help USPS continue delivering mail and paying workers. […]
The United States Postal Service may soon push the cost of mailing a letter close to $1—and it’s a sign of deeper trouble. At a recent hearing, Postmaster General David Steiner said first-class stamps could rise from 78 cents to as much as 90–95 cents. Why? The USPS is bleeding money, reporting a $9 billion […]
Source: News10NBC (WHEC)Link: https://www.whec.com/top-news/rochester-letter-carriers-rally-for-fair-wages-as-contract-expiration-looms/Published: February 22, 2026Local letter carriers rallied in Henrietta as contract negotiations began, saying wages and retention are central concerns and pushing for more “all-career” positions. The story connects workplace issues to service quality: when jobs do not pay enough or staff turnover stays high, neighborhoods feel it through delays and inconsistent […]
Black Friday set a record with over $11.8 billion in online sales, but the surge in deliveries has fueled concerns about package theft. “Porch pirates” stole an estimated 104 million packages in the past year, costing Americans about $15 billion, according to SafeWise. To combat the rise in thefts, Rep. Josh Gottheimer has introduced the […]
The United States Postal Service is hiring. This month, USPS will host job fairs in Henrietta, Canandaigua, and Batavia with representatives on-site available to answer questions. You can see a list of openings here. To apply, you must be 18 years or older and be willing to work weekends and holidays. City carrier assistants make $20.73 […]
Officials are investigating the attempted homicide of a USPS employee outside the Jefferson Processing Center in Rochester on Oct. 16. A blue stolen Kia Sportage was used in the crime and later found on Oct. 19 after two women abandoned it. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for […]
The U.S. Postal Service is holding job fairs throughout November in several Western New York locations to hire for open positions. Locations include the Arcade Post Office, Rochester’s Processing & Distribution Center, Genesee County Career Center in Batavia, and Canandaigua Post Office. Job seekers must be 18 or older and available to work weekends and […]
A USPS worker in Rochester was harassed Thursday when a woman struck their mail vehicle with a bottle. The worker was uninjured and called 911 after reaching safety. A 43-year-old woman was arrested in a separate incident. Police say the case appears isolated. Rochester woman arrested after postal worker harassed, vehicle struck
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is holding a job fair this Friday to fill City Carrier Assistant and Rural Carrier Associate positions in Rochester. City carriers will deliver and collect mail in urban areas, while rural carriers will do the same in rural regions, with added retail duties. City carriers earn $20.73/hour; rural carriers […]
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