The USPS is in such bad shape due to changes (pension payments) mandated by Congress and supported, from what I hear, by FEDEX and UPS.

This is only the beginning. I have been reading some analysis of USPS's financial situation. Its pretty dire, with a default on its pension obligations looking imminent.

If you live in the five corners area and don't want the post office on Newark Ave closing you need to stop by and fill out the comment paperwork. The deadline is about two weeks away. There are a number of elderly residents in the area who walk to this post office but will have to travel to other parts of the city if this one closes. See the message below.

"To the customers of the Five Corners Station:"

The Postal Service is considering the close of the Five Corners Station for reasons stated in the accompanying proposal.

During the 60-day posting period from 09/20/2011 through 11/21/2011 you are invited to provide written comments. Comments will be be most helpful if they
offer specific opinions and information favorable or unfavorable regarding the potential effect of the proposed change on postal services and on the community.
Your comments will be carefully considered and will be incorporated into the official record, which will be made public if the proposal if finalized.

Copies of the proposal and optional comment forms are available upon request at the Five Corners Station, Journal Square Station and Hudson City Station. If you choose to use the optional comment form and need additional space, please attach additional sheets of paper.

Please return the comment form to:

Allen Tanko
494 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102-9300

For more information you may call Allen Tanko at 973-468-7209 or write to the above address.