Mailboxes to be sealed for local demonstration
NEW YORK, NY — In the interest of security and safety, postal officials will seal blue mail collection boxes at select Manhattan locations in the Times Square area for a local demonstration. The mailboxes will be sealed after the last pick-up of mail on Saturday May, 2 and re-opened on the morning of Monday, May 4.
The affected locations (multiples boxes may be at one location) are:
| ZIP Code | Collection Box Locations |
| 10018 | 7th Avenue & 36th Street – Northwest corner |
| 10019 | 7th Avenue & 38th Street – Northeast corner |
| 10018 | 7th Avenue & 40th Street – Northwest corner |
| 10036 | 7th Avenue & 48th Street – Northeast corner |
| 10036 | Broadway & 43rd Street – Northeast corner |
| 10036 | Broadway & 45th Street – Northwest corner |
| 10036 | Broadway & 46th Street – Northeast corner |
| 10036 | Broadway & 47th Street – Northwest corner |
| 10036 | Broadway & 48th Street – Northwest corner |
| 10036 | Broadway & 44th Street – Northeast corner |
Extensive postal information is always available 24/7 online at usps.com.
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