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Postal Service renews lease for Maspeth Post Offi ce
BY CARLOTTA MOHAMED
CMOHAMED@SCHNEPSMEDIA.COM
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The Maspeth Post Offi ce will remain in place as
the United States Postal Service has renewed
its lease, Congresswoman Grace Meng announced
on last month.
During the last several months, Meng made
several inquiries with postal officials about the
post office, located at 55-02 69th St., after residents
voiced their concerns about the future of
the facility. The Postal Service informed Meng
that the new five year lease will run through Jan.
31, 2026.
“I thank the Postal Service for hearing the concerns
I expressed to them from local residents
who said that they wanted this facility to stay right
where it is, and I’m glad that it will,” Meng said.
“I look forward to this post office continuing to
provide convenient and important services to the
area, and serving the needs of those who live and
work in the community.”
Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr., Assemblyman
Brian Barnwell and Councilman Robert Holden,
who also represent Maspeth, said they’re glad
the post office will remain in the community to
continue serving residents.
Holden said it’s “good news” that the Maspeth
Post Office will remain in place.
“The post office and its staff provide vital services
that must be conveniently located, especially
for our seniors,” Holden said.
Barnwell thanked the Postal Service for
The Maspeth Post Offi ce will keep its location at 55-02 69th St., through 2025. Photo via Google Maps
listening to the concerns of the community.
“Once we saw the for rent sign on the building,
my office, and other elected officials were
in constant communication with the post office
regarding how important this building was,”
Barnwell said.
According to Addabbo Jr., the Maspeth Post
Office is a vital part of the community as
residents rely on its service to bring them their
mail, packages and, oftentimes, their life-saving
medicines.
“I would like to thank my colleagues in government,
especially Congress member Grace
Meng, for their advocacy on behalf of all of our
constituents to help keep this post office in the
local community, as well as the Postal Service for
listening to our concerns and deciding to keep this
important community service.”
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