New York City By Mail

US Mail is controlled by the US Postal Service (☎800-275-8777 www.usps.com). Hours vary widely according to the branch; call for details. The city's General Post Office, 421 Eighth Ave., ( ☎212-330-3002), at between 31st and 33rd St., is open 24hr.

Sending Mail Home From New York City

Airmail is the best way to send mail home from New York. Aerogrammes, printed sheets that fold into envelopes and travel via airmail, are available at post offices. Write “airmail” or “par avion” ...more

Sending Mail To New York City

To ensure timely delivery, mark envelopes “airmail” or “par avion.” In addition to the standard postage system whose rates are listed below, Federal Express handles express mail services from most ...more

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