Holiday Shipping Rates And Dates: FedEx, UPS And U.S. Postal Service Deadlines
With Christmas and Chanukah a little over a week away, the deadline to ship holiday packages is coming fast -- if you want them to arrive on time.
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With Christmas and Chanukah a little over a week away, the deadline to ship holiday packages is coming fast -- if you want them to arrive on time.
Residents in Brownsville say they're having a hard time getting their packages from the post office-- and it's not just during the holiday season.
The NYPD are warning New Yorkers that thieves are fishing checks out of collection mailboxes.
More than 30 million packages are expected to be delivered Monday on the busiest day of the year for the United States Postal Service.
The building at the corner of Knickerbocker Avenue and Eldert Street in Bushwick essentially has an identity crisis, CBS2's Valerie Castro reported.
If you used the United States Postal Service's priority mail thinking it would be delivered in two days, you should know, the post office says the service is not guaranteed to arrive on a particular day.
Would you like to help make someone's dreams come true this Christmas?
Seven-day delivery will run from Nov. 17 through Christmas Day in response to anticipated growing demands.
Imagine a Christmas with no presents. Now imagine being a child at Christmas with no presents.
A New Jersey soldier who had been the nation's oldest living recipient of the Medal of Honor before his death last month is among those being honored with a U.S. postage stamp.
Police are warning homeowners about a series of unsolved thefts in Old Bethpage, Farmingdale and Bethpage.
A law created in 1909 prohibits the United States Postal Service from delivering alcohol to consumers and Schumer said he will move to end those restrictions in an upcoming bill regarding the future of the struggling agency.
Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night will keep a postal carrier from delivering your mail. But lack of money might.
A ceremony was held Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx to give the rare distinction of National Historic Landmark status to a grave site.
The Postal Service said in February that it planned to cut back in August to five-day-a-week deliveries for everything except packages, as a way to hold down losses.
In an announcement Wednesday, postmaster general and CEO Patrick R. Donahoe said the Saturday mail cutback will begin the week of Aug. 5.
The celebration will include remarks from Caroline Kennedy, whose mother Jacqueline is credited with saving Grand Central from the wrecking ball. A centennial fanfare will also be performed by the West Point Brass Ensemble.
Some shoppers were looking for more than just bargains at the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City on Thursday.
After hearing the stories about people needing jobs in the Rockaways, the United States Postal Service on Long Island called the WCBS 880 newsroom to say they need paid help as a number of people are about to retire.
The U.S. Postal Service has established a unique Post Office Box to allow the public to send condolences to those affected by the tragedy in Newtown, Conn. last Friday.
More than a month after superstorm Sandy ravaged the city, its post office is back in business and residents couldn't be more grateful.
Fewer people are mailing letters or bills and four out of ten stamps are now bought at grocery and drug stores. That's why they're considering closing a mail processing center in Teterboro and shifting duties to their Kearny center.
You may have noticed someone lurking around your street after normal business hours. No need for alarm. It's just your postal carrier. The U.S. Postal Service is delivering mail after dark as a way to cut down on its debt.
Police say that the two would drive around and when they saw packages delivered by UPS or the United States Postal Service, they would run up to the doorsteps and steal the holiday gifts.
The holiday season is in full swing and you can become a hero by helping the United States Postal Service in "Operation Santa."
A teenager is facing hate crime charges after dozens of swastikas were found around Gravesend Park in Brooklyn, according to police.
Dramatic video from Suffolk County police shows a deer smashing through a bank window and running around as officers try to wrangle it.
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
A woman was arrested after her dog was found with a severe cut to its throat near a New York cemetery. She's now facing aggravated animal cruelty and abandonment charges.
Three people were shot inside a Bronx apartment building during what police said was an apparent murder-suicide.
A teenager is facing hate crime charges after dozens of swastikas were found around Gravesend Park in Brooklyn, according to police.
Three people were shot inside a Bronx apartment building during what police said was an apparent murder-suicide.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see a significant amount with more than 6 inches Sunday night into Monday.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
A former Bronx middle school gym teacher has pleaded not guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see a significant amount with more than 6 inches Sunday night into Monday.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see a significant amount with more than 6 inches Sunday night into Monday.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
A New Jersey family has been reunited with their beloved dog that was lost when their car was stolen.
Dramatic video from Suffolk County police shows a deer smashing through a bank window and running around as officers try to wrangle it.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see a significant amount with more than 6 inches Sunday night into Monday.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
A Long Island woman has been charged after officials say more than 100 cats were rescued from deplorable conditions at her West Islip home.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
Homeless encampments are still a critical problem in New York City, and it remains to be seen how Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deal with them.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is going dark for five days in February to upgrade computer systems that date back six decades.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses are set to return to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
This week's Furry Friend Finder is highlighting Peanut, who is a 10-month-old husky mix.
Ryan Coogler's vampire thriller earned the most Academy Award nominations ever, including for Best Picture and Best Director. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner reports.
Former special prosecutor Jack Smith defended his investigations into President Trump as he testified for the first time on Capitol Hill.
It's a nice day out with temperatures in the 40s, but they will dip headed into the weekend. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest on the potential snow storm coming.
Two people were found dead and one was found injured at a Bronx apartment complex on Thursday morning. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
