Rep. Latimer Demands Answers from Postmaster General About Bronxville Post Office Closure, Working Conditions

July 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Today U.S. Representative George Latimer (NY-16) sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner about the closure of the Bronxville Post Office and reports of unsafe working conditions for employees. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) closed the Bronxville Post Office on July 17^th and have been unable to commit to a re-opening date.

In the letter Congressman Latimer said, “Some of my constituents have been unable to receive important parcels, including medications, posing an immediate and unacceptable risk to their health. When my constituents inquired about this issue, they received a response that the Bronxville Post Office is closed and that the timeline for reopening is unknown… Furthermore, my office has received constituent reports about the possible presence of mold and maintenance issues with the boiler at the Bronxville Post Office. USPS has an obligation to ensure that it provides employees with a safe and healthy work environment as well as prompt, reliable, and efficient services for patrons.”

Congressman Latimer requested USPS respond to him about a re-opening date and efforts to make the office safer for workers and patrons by August 5^th.

The full letter can be found here and below:

Postmaster General Steiner:

I write to you with serious concerns regarding the closure of the Bronxville Post Office, as well as several other issues pertaining to poor conditions that have been reported at this location. I respectfully request that you provide answers to the questions below and urge you to take immediate action to remedy these issues that are affecting my constituents.

My office first received reports from constituents on July 17, 2025 that the Bronxville Post Office was closed with no explanation to residents or the Village of Bronxville. As a result, some of my constituents have been unable to receive important parcels, including medications, posing an immediate and unacceptable risk to their health. When my constituents inquired about this issue, they received a response that the Bronxville Post Office is closed and that the timeline for reopening is unknown.

I have also received reports regarding poor conditions at this location, posing risks to both USPS staff and patrons. At present, USPS staff and patrons must rely on two small portable fans to cool the front office and lobby areas. This temporary solution is inadequate during the hot summer months, when indoor temperatures rise to uncomfortable and potentially dangerous levels. The current conditions not only compromise employee well-being but also create an unpleasant environment for the many residents who rely on postal services daily.

Additionally, one of the exterior light fixtures at the main entrance has been non-functional for over a year. As a result, the steps and entryway remain poorly lit during the late afternoon and evening hours, posing a safety concern. The only working fixture remains continuously on, suggesting there may be a broader malfunction in the lighting system.

Furthermore, my office has received constituent reports about the possible presence of mold and maintenance issues with the boiler at the Bronxville Post Office. USPS has an obligation to ensure that it provides employees with a safe and healthy work environment as well as prompt, reliable, and efficient services for patrons.

Given the concerns shared above, I request answers to the following questions:

What is the reason for the closure of the Bronxville Post Office?
Is mail delivery for patrons of the Bronxville Post Office still being conducted?
How can residents and business owners access their post office boxes?
Will another local post office receive and distribute mail on behalf of the Bronxville Post Office during its closure?
Some reports have indicated that mail to Post Office Boxes in the Bronxville location was redirected to the Yonkers Main Post Office. Can you confirm this report, and if so, explain how and when customers were made aware?
When will the Bronxville Post Office reopen?
What is being done to ensure that the temperature at the Bronxville Post Office is not resulting in uncomfortable and potentially hazardous conditions for USPS staff and patrons?
What is being done to ensure that the exterior light fixtures at the main entrance of the Bronxville Post Office are not posing a safety risk to USPS staff and patrons?
Has mold been detected at the Bronxville Post office?
When was the last time that the vents at the Bronxville Post Office were thoroughly cleaned to prevent mold and how regularly is this done?
If there is mold present at the Bronxville Post Office, what actions are you taking to remediate this?

I look forward to receiving a response in a timely manner and will follow up no later than August 5, 2025 if I have not received a response at that time. Thank you for your attention to these issues.

Sincerely,

George Latimer