WITH USPS PROPOSING TO TRANSFER MAIL PROCESSING OPERATIONS FROM BUFFALO, SCHUMER DEMANDS ANSWERS FROM USPS ASAP; SAYS ANY PLANS THAT COULD UNDERMINE POSTAL SERVICE FOR BUFFALO AND WESTERN NY COMMUNITIES SHOULD BE STAMPED "RETURN TO SENDER"

"Let me be perfectly clear: any plans to alter operations at Buffalo's William Street Postal Facility that would undermine local mail service or create undue hardship on our dedicated postal workers should immediately be stamped "return to sender.' We need full transparency from the USPS -- ASAP -- about any new proposals to alter mail operations so all stakeholders can assess their potential impacts. Western New Yorkers rely on the mail for daily life, whether it be for packages, letters, checks, prescription medications, or communications with loved ones, and the public and our local postal union workers deserve and need full transparency from USPS. Given what we have seen in the past as a result of USPS's proposal to consolidate processing facilities, including previous plans to close this facility in 2011, which I helped stop, there is good reason for serious concern this could negatively impact mail service for Western NY. So, Attn. USPS, because this is addressed to you -- community service, community input, and the needs of our workers and the top tier mail service in Western NY need to come first, no excuses.

This closely held proposal has created much confusion and uncertainty, with the local postal workers unclear as to how this would impact not only their day to day, but also whether the increased transportation distances will lead to mail delays and late delivery times for thousands across Western New York."

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