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Providence - Snow in New England can be a beautiful sight as it glistens on the lawn, decorates tree limbs and adds a sense of wonder to the holidays. It can come as a blessing for skiers, plow drivers and kids yearning for a school-free snow day. But for postal letter carriers and other delivery personnel it can be a nightmare.

Icy walkways, wet leaves and rakes, toys or other trip hazards hidden under the snow can cause injury to a carrier trying to navigate a path to your mailbox. Keeping your walkway clear of snow, ice and other obstacles can not only protect people delivering to your home, but it can also help you avoid potential insurance claims or lawsuits resulting from slip and fall injuries sustained on your property.

Likewise, if your home is serviced by a curbside mailbox, keeping a clear path to and from your box is each homeowner‘s responsibility.

Letter Carriers are committed to delivering to every address every day, provided that it’s safe to do so. With your help creating a safe environment, we can keep the mail moving and make sure everyone gets home safely at the end of the day.

On behalf of the more than 660,000 postal employees nationwide, we wish you a Joyous Holiday

Season and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

 

Russian President Putin says his country is open to a ceasefire plan. During a news briefing today, he reportedly said the proposal needs to "lead to an enduring peace and should remove the root causes of this crisis." This as U.S. officials traveled to Moscow today to discuss a possible ceasefire with Russian officials. Earlier this week, Ukraine said it would agree to a U.S.-backed 30-day ceasefire plan if Russia did as well.        Anti-Israel protestors are being arrested inside Trump Tower in New York City today. They are calling for the release of a detained activist. Video shows at least 100 people crowded in the dining area of the building. They are pushing for former Columbia student Mahmoud Khaill to be let go after he was arrested last weekend.        Alcohol is latest target of the global trade war. President Trump says he will place a 200-percent tariff on European wine and Champagne. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said it would be in response to a 50-percent tariff on Whiskey implemented by the EU. The President said the union was created for "the sole purpose of taking advantage of the U.S."        President Trump's pick for CDC Director is having his nomination withdrawn by the White House. According to a senior administration official, former Florida congressman Dave Weldon will no longer attempt to be confirmed as the next head of the CDC. It came just hours before Weldon was set to testify before a Senate committee at his confirmation hearing. It's unclear why the nomination was withdrawn.        Cities in the U.S. are growing again, and it's driven by immigration. According to the Census Bureau, the number of people living in U.S. metro areas went up by three-point-two million between 2023 and 2024. That's more than a one-percent gain. Nearly 90-percent of U.S. metro areas grew in population. All of the country's 387 metro areas had an increase in international migration in the same time period, accounting for almost two-point-seven million of the total population gain.        Conference tournament action is in full swing in the college basketball world. Major conferences like the ACC, Big East, and Big 12 are playing their quarterfinal round games today, while the Big Ten and the SEC are playing their 2nd round games. Games of note include number 12 Iowa State vs. number 18 BYU in the Big 12, number ten Clemson against SMU in the ACC, number 23 Marquette vs Xavier in the Big East and Indiana is taking on Oregon in the Big Ten tourney.       

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