Nonprofit briefs for Jan. 10, 2014
News briefs, current events and projects involving various Long Island nonprofits and nonprofit organizations.
View ArticleUnions upset by Postal Service’s Staples outlets
]The opening of Postal Service retail centers in Staples stores around the country is being met with threats of protests and boycotts by the agency's unions.
View ArticlePostal service had $1.9 billion quarterly loss
The agency said the loss matched the $1.9 billion in red ink in the same period last year and marked the 20th time of the last 22 quarters that it posted a loss.
View ArticleHP to pay $32.5M to settle Postal Service dispute
Hewlett-Packard Co. has agreed to pay $32.5 million to settle allegations it overcharged the U.S. Postal Service for products over more than eight years.
View ArticleSaturday mail saved (again)
Take heart, snail mailers – Saturday deliveries by the U.S. Postal Service will likely continue through 2015.
View ArticleNY mail carrier accused of hoarding 40,000 letters
A New York City postal carrier is accused of failing to deliver more than 40,000 pieces of mail, some dating to 2005.
View ArticlePostal Service proposes price increases on postage
Letters to international destinations would rise from $1.15 to $1.20. Postcards would rise from 34 cents to 35 cents.
View ArticleAnthem warns about ‘phishing’ emails after massive hack
After a huge hack, Anthem is warning about "phishing" scam emails that are targeting people it insures or has insured in the past.
View ArticleCommunity Coupons chief pleads guilty to fraud
Firm mailed millions of booklets without paying postage.
View ArticleCost of mailing a letter drops to 47 cents beginning Sunday
Commercial and other postage rates also are declining.
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