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New Save Manatees Postage Stamp to be Issued on Manatee Appreciation Day

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Postal Service will commemorate the new Save Manatees postage stamp on Manatee Appreciation Day.

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  • Postal Service will commemorate the new Save Manatees postage stamp on Manatee Appreciation Day.
  • Manatees inhabit Florida's inland waterways and warm areas of the coastal Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.
  • Every day, a West Indian manatee eats up to 10 percent of its weight in aquatic plants.
  • Speakers from the Postal Service and the conservation community will discuss the new postage stamp and manatee conservation efforts.

Postal Heritage Properties Preserving History, Enriching Communities

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Enter Postal Heritage Properties , an established family-owned and operated real estate company on a mission to provide generational postal owners with a trusted partner dedicated to preserving their family heritage.

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  • Enter Postal Heritage Properties , an established family-owned and operated real estate company on a mission to provide generational postal owners with a trusted partner dedicated to preserving their family heritage.
  • "Postal Heritage Properties was founded with a mission to assist generational postal owners in passing on a piece of their family heritage to a trusted partner," explains CEO Jason Sakeni.
  • As a family-owned and operated real estate company, Postal Heritage Properties understands the emotional connection many generational postal owners have with their properties.
  • Postal Heritage Properties aims to be a reliable resource for fellow postal owners, offering assistance with leasing and other postal-related matters.

Celebrating a 'Transformative Figure in Sports and Leadership'

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Saturday, February 24, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John Wooden's extraordinary and enduring contributions to college basketball and the athletic community worldwide were lauded during the Postal Service's dedication ceremony for the new stamp in his honor at UCLA.

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  • "In dedicating this stamp, the United States Postal Service honors not just a legendary coach, but a transformative figure in sports and leadership."
  • The event was held outdoors at the East Plaza of Pauley Pavilion, an arena located on the campus of UCLA.
  • Jamaal "Silk" Wilkes -- a three-time NBA All-Star who played for Wooden's Bruins for two championship seasons – was master of ceremonies.
  • Wooden was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, in 2003 by President George W. Bush.

A Radiant Star Is Born

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

STAR, Idaho, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Postal Service Monday released Radiant Star, a stamp intended for business-mail users.

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  • STAR, Idaho, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Postal Service Monday released Radiant Star, a stamp intended for business-mail users.
  • Showcasing easily recognizable design elements from the U.S. flag, the stamp features an eye-catching image reminiscent of the Stars and Stripes.
  • In this vibrant graphic design, red and white stripes appear to radiate from a blue star.
  • Designer Carol Beehler used two shades of blue for the star to give it a three-dimensional look.

Greenlion Cleaning and Maintenance Inc. Awarded Contract for Post Renovation Cleaning of USPS Facilities in New York

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

FREEPORT, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Professional full-service cleaning company, Greenlion Cleaning and Maintenance have been awarded a prestigious contract to provide post-renovation cleaning of USPS facility in Hicksville, New York. 

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  • Greenlion is poised to boost its portfolio with a new contract from Engelke Construction Solutions, to provide post-renovation cleaning of a USPS facility.
  • FREEPORT, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Professional full-service cleaning company, Greenlion Cleaning and Maintenance have been awarded a prestigious contract to provide post-renovation cleaning of USPS facility in Hicksville, New York.
  • Greenlion Cleaning and Maintenance Inc is a certified minority business enterprise (MBE) with a reputation for integrity, consistency, and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Anthony Hamilton, CEO of Greenlion Cleaning, is excited about adding this latest contract to the company's portfolio.

AHF Sues Post Office Over Refusal to Deliver Mail to Tenants at SRO Buildings

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

AHF currently houses 1417 people in 13 SRO properties in Los Angeles.

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  • AHF currently houses 1417 people in 13 SRO properties in Los Angeles.
  • The Postal Service formally was served on the case – Shawn Jenkins and AIDS Healthcare Foundation vs. USPS, Louis DeJoy & Six … ( Case No.
  • California law requires landlords have an individual, locking mailbox for each SRO tenant.
  • However, the USPS is refusing to deliver mail into those individual mailboxes, instead dumping dozens or hundreds of people's mail into one big pile at the front desk of each SRO property each day.

Engineering Innovation Inc (Eii) Partners with Assurety to Optimize Mailing

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

STERLING, Va., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Engineering Innovation, Inc. (Eii), a leading innovator in automated parcel and mail sortation hardware, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Assurety Consulting & Solutions, Inc. (Assurety), a recognized leader in post-presort Mail.dat and Mail.XML mailing software, analytics, and commercial mail tracking solutions. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in the mailing industry, offering an integrated solution that streamlines and optimizes the Mail.dat preparation and USPS PostalOne! system upload process for flat-shaped mailings.

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  • STERLING, Va., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Engineering Innovation, Inc. (Eii), a leading innovator in automated parcel and mail sortation hardware, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Assurety Consulting & Solutions, Inc. (Assurety), a recognized leader in post-presort Mail.dat and Mail.XML mailing software, analytics, and commercial mail tracking solutions.
  • This collaboration marks a significant advancement in the mailing industry, offering an integrated solution that streamlines and optimizes the Mail.dat preparation and USPS PostalOne!
  • "This partnership with Engineering Innovation represents a fusion of strengths aimed at delivering superior value and innovation to our customers," said Sharick Mirza, CEO of Assurety Consulting & Solutions, Inc.
  • This powerful combination leverages our collective expertise to deliver unparalleled value and innovation to the mailing industry.

U.S. Postal Service Sets Broad Goals to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

New, sweeping sustainability targets aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, grow the circular economy and increase environmental awareness across the organization

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  • New, sweeping sustainability targets aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, grow the circular economy and increase environmental awareness across the organization
    WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced a set of new, ambitious sustainability targets for fiscal year 2030 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste at every level of the organization's operations.
  • The goals are the latest in a series of actions the Postal Service has taken to enhance sustainability across its network and day-to-day operations.
  • While accomplishing these operational cost and sustainability initiatives the Postal Service plans to grow its business by several billion dollars.
  • The Postal Service is reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the organization by moving freight from air to ground transportation, optimizing delivery routes for trucks and carriers, and procuring reduced-emission and zero-emission vehicles.

Literary Arts Series Spotlights Novelist Saul Bellow

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Author Saul Bellow was honored today with a new stamp, the 34th in the Postal Service's Literary Arts series.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Author Saul Bellow was honored today with a new stamp, the 34th in the Postal Service's Literary Arts series.
  • Bellow considered himself a historian of American identity, populating his books with dreamers and intellectuals searching for meaning in a materialistic, sometimes disorienting world.
  • The title "Saul Bellow" is in dark purple letters in the upper-right corner, with "Three Ounce" and "USA" appearing vertically along the left side.
  • Bellow began an unfinished novel in 1939, then in 1941, published his first short story, "Two Morning Monologues," in Partisan Review.

Navigate the Complexity of Tax Season with United Direct Solutions

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the January tax filing deadline approaches, United Direct Solutions (UDS) a leader in secure document printing and distribution, announces its enhanced services for printing and delivering IRS tax forms. Managing the successful distribution of three million forms annually, United Direct Solutions presents innovative solutions for mass-scale mailing of critical documents, including W-2s and 1095 forms. Acknowledging the complexities of tax season, particularly with increased cyber threats and identity theft concerns, United Direct Solutions remains committed to providing a secure and reliable service.

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  • Acknowledging the complexities of tax season, particularly with increased cyber threats and identity theft concerns, United Direct Solutions remains committed to providing a secure and reliable service.
  • "Due to the reliability, flexibility, and attention to quality that United Direct Solutions provides, NatPay continues to choose United Direct Solutions as a partner for a successful tax season each year."
  • United Direct Solutions is committed to providing businesses and HR professionals with peace of mind throughout the tax season.
  • To learn more about how United Direct Solutions can support businesses during tax season, or to request a free consultation, visit www.udsolutions.com .