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Second Major Airline Raises Bag Fees As Travel Costs Skyrocket Amid Iran War Second Major Airline Raises Bag Fees As Travel Costs Skyrocket Amid Iran War
Second Major Airline Raises Bag Fees As Travel Costs Skyrocket Amid Iran War United Airlines is the latest major carrier to hike bag fees as prices rise amid the US-Israeli war on Iran. The Chicago-based airline is increasing first and second checked bag fees by $10 for flights across the US, Mexico, Canada, and Latin America, CNBC reported. Flyers will now pay $45 to check a first bag if they prepay, or $50 if they purchase it within 24 hours of departure. The higher fees went into effect on Friday, April 3. "United Chase credit card holders, MileagePlus Premier members, active military members, and customers traveling in premium cabins can still check a bag …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
USPS Hiking Prices As Iran War Rages: See What's Increasing USPS Hiking Prices As Iran War Rages: See What's Increasing
USPS Hiking Prices As Iran War Rages: See What's Increasing The cost of shipping packages is about to rise nationwide due to skyrocketing fuel prices as the US-Israeli war on Iran approaches its second month. The US Postal Service is planning to raise prices by 8% on several shipping services, according to a news release on Wednesday, March 25. The rate hikes will impact Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select. The increase, approved by the Postal Service's governors one day earlier, is expected to take effect on Sunday, April 26. It will remain in place through Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027, pendin…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
USPS To Raise Shipping Prices: See What's More Expensive USPS To Raise Shipping Prices: See What's More Expensive
USPS To Raise Shipping Prices: See What's More Expensive The US Postal Service is preparing to raise shipping prices in early 2026. The USPS said it plans to increase rates on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. The agency's governors approved the proposal, and the USPS filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission on Friday, Nov. 14. The price hikes include a 6.6% increase for Priority Mail, a 5.1% increase for Priority Mail Express, a 7.8% increase for USPS Ground Advantage, and a 6.0% increase for Parcel Select.  The agency said Shipping Services prices are set based on market conditions and are part of a broader effort to stabilize fi…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Drunk USPS Driver Crashed Into Man, Western Massachusetts Bank: Police Drunk USPS Driver Crashed Into Man, Western Massachusetts Bank: Police
Drunk USPS Driver Crashed Into Man, Western Massachusetts Bank: Police A Massachusetts US Postal Service driver is facing charges after police say he struck a pedestrian and then crashed into a bank building in East Longmeadow while drunk earlier this week.  Robert O’Sullivan, 54, of Westfield, was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of personal injury following the Tuesday, Aug. 26, crash, the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office said. East Longmeadow police were called to the Pride gas station on North Main Street just after 9:30 a.m. after a USPS truck hit a man, investigators said. The victim suffered head …

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by Josh Lanier
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Forever Stamp Prices Rise After Years Of Steady Increases: Here's How Much Forever Stamp Prices Rise After Years Of Steady Increases: Here's How Much
Forever Stamp Prices Rise After Years Of Steady Increases: Here's How Much The concept of "forever" just got a little more expensive, according to the US Postal Service. The USPS officially raised the cost of a Forever stamp to 78 cents on Sunday, July 13. The price rose five cents from its previous 73-cent cost. The change is part of a broader rate adjustment averaging 7.4% across mailing services. "As changes in the mailing and shipping marketplace continue, these price adjustments are needed to achieve the financial stability sought by the organization's Delivering for America 10-year plan," the USPS said. "USPS prices remain among the most affordable in the w…

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by Chris Spiker
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USPS Honors Army, Navy, Marines With 250th Anniversary Forever Stamps Ahead Of Memorial Day USPS Honors Army, Navy, Marines With 250th Anniversary Forever Stamps Ahead Of Memorial Day
USPS Honors Army, Navy, Marines With 250th Anniversary Forever Stamps Ahead Of Memorial Day The US Postal Service is saluting three of America’s proudest military branches with new commemorative stamps released just in time for Memorial Day weekend. USPS unveiled a new set of Forever stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps this week. celebrating their service and sacrifices. Each stamp highlights one of the three branches with its official seal and the words “250 YEARS OF SERVICE,” “SINCE 1775,” and “FOREVER / USA.” “These stamps honor the enduring legacy and unwavering commitment of the men and women who have served and cont…

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by Zak Failla
Business
USPS Price Hike Expected Soon: Here Are Details USPS Price Hike Expected Soon: Here Are Details
USPS Price Hike Expected Soon: Here Are Details The US Postal Service is proposing a price change that would take effect in mid-summer. If approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, the cost of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp would increase from 73 cents to 78 cents starting Sunday, July 13. The move is part of a broader 7.4 percent hike in mailing services outlined in filings by the USPS available to view here. The Postal Service also plans to eliminate marketing mail, commercial, and nonprofit automation basic carrier route categories, citing cost inefficiencies. Additionally, Bound Printed Matter would be removed from the market…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Major NY Battle Commemorated In New Revolutionary War Stamp Series Major NY Battle Commemorated In New Revolutionary War Stamp Series
Major NY Battle Commemorated In New Revolutionary War Stamp Series A new set of stamps honors five pivotal American Revolution battlefields across the Northeast as the US prepares for its 250th anniversary. The U.S. Postal Service has released its "Battlefields of the American Revolution" stamp collection. The series of 15 Forever stamps was unveiled at a dedication ceremony at Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, April 16. The park, about 20 miles west of Boston, marks the site of the Revolution's opening battle. "These stamps celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation and pay tribute to the heroe…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
USPS Redesigns Money Orders: How New Security Elements Will Fight Fraud USPS Redesigns Money Orders: How New Security Elements Will Fight Fraud
USPS Redesigns Money Orders: How New Security Elements Will Fight Fraud The U.S. Postal Service is redesigning its money orders to include advanced security elements for combatting counterfeits and fraud, officials said. The USPS will debut the new money orders in February, the agency said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The redesigned orders will be red, white, and blue with an updated bank routing number. To enhance protection, the redesign incorporates watermarks, a security thread, and a QR code directing users to the USPS website. Additional security features remain undisclosed to further deter fraudulent activities. The current "legacy" des…

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by Chris Spiker
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USPS Employee Accused Of $130K Welfare Fraud Scheme: Nassau County DA USPS Employee Accused Of $130K Welfare Fraud Scheme: Nassau County DA
USPS Employee Accused Of $130K Welfare Fraud Scheme: Nassau County DA A Freeport woman and U.S. Postal Service employee is accused of defrauding public assistance programs of more than $130,000 by failing to report her income from two jobs and rental properties, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced Friday, Jan. 10. Angelique White, 32, allegedly received childcare and Medicaid benefits between 2017 and 2021 while omitting her income from the U.S. Postal Service, Northwell Health, and two rental properties she co-owned in Elmont and Freeport, according to Donnelly. White was arraigned Thursday before Judge Robert Pipia on charges of Grand La…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
$188K+ Check Forgery Scheme Ends In Arrest After Months-Long Investigation: Nassau PD $188K+ Check Forgery Scheme Ends In Arrest After Months-Long Investigation: Nassau PD
$188K+ Check Forgery Scheme Ends In Arrest After Months-Long Investigation: Nassau PD A months-long investigation has culminated in the arrest of a 41-year-old Long Island man accused of orchestrating a sophisticated check forgery scheme that netted $188,320.55, police said. Adamantios Mathioudis, 41, of East Elmhurst, NY, became the center of the investigation on March 5, when the Fraud and Forgery Unit of the Major Case Squad received reports of two business checks intercepted after being mailed via the U.S. Postal Service, Nassau County police said. The payee sections on the checks were altered to reflect Mathioudis’ name, detectives said. The funds were then de…

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by Cecilia Levine
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COVID-19: NYers Should Order Free At-Home Tests, Officials Say COVID-19: NYers Should Order Free At-Home Tests, Officials Say
Covid-19: NYers Should Order Free At-Home Tests, Officials Say As the season for respiratory illnesses begins, New York health officials are urging residents to take advantage of free COVID-19 test kits being offered by the federal government.  In an announcement on Friday, Oct. 4, the New York State Department of Health advised New Yorkers to order free rapid test kits, which are being offered to US households through the US Postal Service.  Each household can receive four at-home test kits, the government announced on Friday, Sept. 27.  Earlier Report - Covid-19: Free At-Home Tests Are Now Available To Order Online While Supplie…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Long Island Postal Employee Charged With Stealing Thousands Worth Of Checks From Mail Long Island Postal Employee Charged With Stealing Thousands Worth Of Checks From Mail
Long Island Postal Employee Charged With Stealing Thousands Worth Of Checks From Mail A 42-year-old postal employee is being accused of stealing thousands of dollars in checks from a Long Island mail facility. Dendrick Emery, age 42, from Brooklyn, was charged on Wednesday, June 5, with grand larceny and other crimes.  He allegedly stole checks from the mail stream and then deposited them into his bank account remotely during his work shifts at a Suffolk County branch of the US Postal Service.  “The reliability of the mail service is an important part of our quality of life, and I am dedicated to doing my part to protect it,” Suffolk County District Atto…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Duo Nabbed In Robbery, Attempted Robberies Of Mail Carriers On Long Island: Police 19-Year-Old Duo Nabbed In Robbery, Attempted Robberies Of Mail Carriers On Long Island: Police
19-Year-Old Duo Nabbed In Robbery, Attempted Robberies Of Mail Carriers On Long Island: Police A pair of 19-year-olds were arrested in connection with a string of attempted robberies, one of them successful, targeting mail carriers on Long Island. Aaron Nelson, of Deer Park, was taken into custody Thursday evening, May 30, following an investigation by Suffolk County Police detectives.  It came months after a second suspect, Chrisnell Maitre, of Deer Park, was arrested Thursday, Feb. 29. Investigators said Nelson and Maitre have attempted to rob several US Postal Service workers of their mailbox keys around Suffolk County since October 2023. One robbery occurred in North Baby…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Scammers Posing As Well-Known Businesses, Agencies: Here's What To Know, Feds Say Scammers Posing As Well-Known Businesses, Agencies: Here's What To Know, Feds Say
Scammers Posing As Well-Known Businesses, Agencies: Here's What To Know, Feds Say Federal authorities are sounding the alarm over scams that impersonate well-known businesses and government agencies.  In 2023, data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alone show more than 330,000 reports of business impersonation scams and nearly 160,000 reports of government impersonation scams. That amounts to nearly half the frauds reported directly to the agency, the FTC said. Combined, reported losses to these impersonation scams topped $1.1 billion for the year, more than three times what consumers reported in 2020. Reports show an increasingly blurred line between busine…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Westchester Postal Carrier Took Credit Cards, Checks From Mail, Stole Identities: Feds Westchester Postal Carrier Took Credit Cards, Checks From Mail, Stole Identities: Feds
Westchester Postal Carrier Took Credit Cards, Checks From Mail, Stole Identities: Feds A Westchester County postal carrier from Long Island faces federal charges after taking credit cards, checks, and identities from the mail to steal money from those along her route, officials announced.  Nassau County resident Tameka Babulal of Hempstead, age 36, was arrested in connection with the alleged identity theft scheme on Wednesday, May 22, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced. Babulal, a mail carrier who worked in the Westchester County city of Mount Vernon, was arrested along with her husband, Hempstead resident 36-year-old Joel Babul…

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by Ben Crnic