Yonkers Insider: US Congressman George Latimer 16th District: Rep. Latimer Demands Answers from Postmaster General About Bronxville Post Office Closure, Working Conditions.

 

Rep. Latimer Demands Answers from Postmaster General About Bronxville Post Office Closure, Working Conditions.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today U.S. Representative George Latimer (NY-16) sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner about the closure of the Bronxville Post Office and reports of unsafe working conditions for employees. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) closed the Bronxville Post Office on July 17th and have been unable to commit to a re-opening date.

In the letter Congressman Latimer said, “Some of my constituents have been unable to receive important parcels, including medications, posing an immediate and unacceptable risk to their health. When my constituents inquired about this issue, they received a response that the Bronxville Post Office is closed and that the timeline for reopening is unknown… Furthermore, my office has received constituent reports about the possible presence of mold and maintenance issues with the boiler at the Bronxville Post Office. USPS has an obligation to ensure that it provides employees with a safe and healthy work environment as well as prompt, reliable, and efficient services for patrons.”

Congressman Latimer requested USPS respond to him about a re-opening date and efforts to make the office safer for workers and patrons by August 5th.