USPS Warns New Yorkers To Check Their Mailboxes ASAP

This could affect how and if your mail gets delivered. Here's what they want every New Yorker to check.

The United States Postal Service is reminding New Yorkers to check their mailbox.

USPS Issues Alert For New York Residents To Check Mailboxes

It's all part of National Mailbox Awareness Week, which urges all to inspect, maintain, and upgrade their mailboxes.

The reason, to help ensure safe, secure, and efficient mail delivery, officials say.

“Customer’s mailboxes are the first point of contact for receiving birthday cards, letters, and important documents,” Acting Postmaster General and CEO Doug Tulino stated. “A well-maintained mailbox helps to ensure that every package and parcel makes it to its intended destination safely and efficiently.”

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How To Care For Your Mailbox

The USPS says some common things you might need to do to your mailbox include:

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• Replacing loose hinges on a mailbox door.
• Repainting a mailbox that may have rusted or has started to peel.
• Remounting a loosened mailbox post.
• Replacing or adding house numbers
• Keeping security top-of-mind

These Are Items That Are Prohibited or Restricted To Mail By USPS

Did you know there are a number of items you can't mail? See the full list below:

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