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A month-long survey of 10 Brooklyn post offices found some surprising horror stories, with long waits, rude agents, and “chaotic” atmospheres.
The survey was conducted by Assemblyman Dov Hikind spurred on by constituent complaints. The sample included Bay Ridge, Blythbourne, Cadman Plaza, Dyker Heights, Kensington, Kings Highway, Midwood, Parkville, Sunset Park, and Van Brunt post offices.
Among the observations Hikind’s staff noted are:
Some morons committed a federal crime today when they set a mailbox on fire at Stillwell Avenue and Avenue T. Firefighters were on scene as early as 10:35 a.m. (this photo was taken at 10:40 a.m.) doing their best to put out the flames while preserving the mail, but the damage was done and much of the mailbox’s contents were ashes in the chill morning breeze. One frustrated witness watched over the scene praying his mail was intact. Hopefully, postal authorities will investigate the matter and bring the jackass who did this to burning justice! If you know anyone that lives in the area and may use this mailbox it might be a good idea to let them know their mail might not reach its destination.
