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New York Post
3 days ago
- Automotive
- New York Post
Long Island now home to one of fastest mail systems in US: Postal Service
Special delivery! Long Island now has one of the fastest, most efficient and reliable mail services in the country thanks to a high-tech Postal Service upgrade covering both its counties, officials say. A US Postal Service state-of-the-art sorting and delivery center opened in Huntington Station in Suffolk County last week as part of a $40 billion nationwide modernization effort aimed at dragging the country's aging mail system into the 21st century. The US Postal Service opened new sorting and delivery center in Huntington Station in Suffolk County. Google The move comes after the October opening of Nassau County's revamped hub in Hicksville — making Long Island one of the only regions in the country where both counties are fully modernized. 'With these upgrades, Long Island now has one of the most efficient mail systems in the country,' USPS spokeswoman Amy Gibbs told The Post. Officials said results are already being delivered to residents throughout both counties. 'Customers are definitely getting their packages faster,' said Robert Kasten, who oversees vehicle operations for the Atlantic 4 territory, which includes Long Island. Inside the Huntington Station facility, sleek new machines can sort 6,000 packages in under two hours — a job that used to take five hours. Carriers also can now make up to 500 stops a day thanks to newly optimized routes, earlier dispatch times and state-of-the-art EV delivery trucks. USPS has already deployed 16 of the new electric Ram ProMaster trucks across Suffolk, with plans to eventually replace the county's entire decades-old 1,400-vehicle fleet. The new upgrades give Long Island one of the fastest and most reliable mail services in the country. Matt Gush – The EV vehicles can run for days without needing a charge and are designed with better visibility, easier dismounting and improved ergonomics to help carriers move quicker and safer. 'These new, state-of-the-art facilities and vehicles help make the Postal Service more efficient, more capable, and more competitive for the future,' said Postmaster General Doug Tulino. Anthony Barone, who is in charge of the new Suffolk center, revealed that along with the high-tech upgrades, employees are also starting their work days half an hour earlier to get around faster. 'We used to start around 8 a.m.,' Barone told Newsday. 'Now they're starting at 7:30. With that efficiency in optimization — having the mail processed sooner — we can start the carriers sooner, and our customers get their mail earlier.' At the Hicksville facility, which opened in 2024, upgrades included adding 57 EV postal vehicles and charging stations, renovations to the employee break room and bathrooms and the modernization of the sorting system with new machines. Employees of the Hicksville sorting and delivery center said it used to take six carriers a full day — nearly 50 combined hours — to sort through the day's packages. Now, the same job takes two or three carriers about 90 minutes. Every morning, the NY POSTcast offers a deep dive into the headlines with the Post's signature mix of politics, business, pop culture, true crime and everything in between. Subscribe here! The Long Island hubs are just two of roughly 111 newly modernized sorting and delivery centers opening across the US as the Postal Service tries to reverse decades of deferred maintenance and bring its outdated network up to speed, according to the agency. The upgrades are thanks to the Postal Service investing $40 billion over 10 years to revamp its processing, mail and package systems, having already poured more than $18.9 billion into renovations nationwide, according to Gibbs. In addition to faster delivery times, postal officials said the new center is improving conditions for workers — with more space, better lighting and streamlined workflows replacing the cramped, aging infrastructure many centers still operate with. 'In a society that is so instant … you really want a reliable service that you can get the next day,' said Michael Hotetz, USPS' manager of post office modernization. 'That's the kind of consistency we're trying to restore.'
Business Insider
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Insider
Stellantis Stock (STLA) Soars Despite Headache Over Another Vehicle Recall
Shares in auto giant Stellantis (STLA) raced higher today despite having to issue another recall of thousands of vehicles over safety concerns. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Restraint Risk The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Stellantis, whose brands include Chrysler, Dodge and Fiat, is recalling 121,398 vehicles in the United States due to a safety issue with head restraints. The NHTSA announced that the affected vehicles have head restraints that may not lock properly, which could increase the risk of injury to seat occupants during a crash. The recall affects various Stellantis models, though specific vehicle types were not detailed in the NHTSA announcement. This is the latest in a series of recalls that have battered Stellantis this year. As one can see below, it is the key risk for the business and investors. Earlier in July, the NHTSA said it had opened a recall query into about 299,000 vehicles from Stellantis after receiving complaints about faulty shifter cable bushings. A bushing, usually made of rubber, connects the shifter cable to the transmission system, allowing the vehicle to change gears. If the bushing is damaged or missing, the vehicle could move in an unexpected and unhelpful direction. In June, Stellantis said it was recalling 250,651 vehicles in the U.S., due to an improperly sealed side curtain air bag. Other recalls this year include 235,640 Ram ProMaster vans with faulty rearview camera systems, 33,777 Ram 1500 trucks with headlight failure issues and 10,396 Ram 1500 pickup trucks with tire pressure monitor errors. Tariff Hope At a difficult time for the auto industry given faltering consumer confidence, this spate of recalls is an unwelcome hit to brand reputation. However, its share price hike of over 6% in pre-market trading today was largely down to the deal struck between the U.S. and Japan. This cut the threatened tariffs on car and parts imports from Japan to 15% from 25% and raised hopes that general global tariff uncertainty could soon be coming to an end. This has weighed heavily on Stellantis stock this year. Is STLA a Good Stock to Buy Now? On TipRanks, STLA has a Hold consensus based on 4 Buy, 10 Hold and 2 Sell ratings. Its highest price target is $14.08. STLA stock's consensus price target is $10.96 implying, an 18.23% upside.
Business Insider
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Insider
‘Unexpected Direction' – Thousands of Stellantis Vehicles Recalled on Gear Safety Fears
Shares in auto giant Stellantis (STLA) steered in the right direction today despite a recall of hundreds of thousands of vehicles over gear safety fears. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half-Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. Cable Bushings The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said today it had opened a recall query into about 299,000 vehicles from Stellantis, whose brands include Chrysler, Dodge and Fiat, after receiving complaints about faulty shifter cable bushings. A bushing, usually made of rubber, connects the shifter cable to the transmission system, allowing the vehicle to change gears. If the bushing is damaged or missing, the vehicle could move in an unexpected and unhelpful direction. The NHTSA said Fiat Chrysler in April 2019 had issued a recall on certain Dodge Dart vehicles produced between February 2012 and October 2014 in order to replace the bushing. The updated part prevented deterioration from chemicals, oils, and solvents. However, the NHTSA received 44 consumer complaints alleging worn, misadjusted or detached shifter cables after the recall remedy was completed. Reputational Hit The NHTSA said its Office of Defects Investigation launched the latest investigation to evaluate whether the original recall fix was effective, determine what caused the bushing failures, and explore any other factors that could impact how the shifter cable functions. Only last week Stellantis said it was recalling 250,651 vehicles in the U.S., due to an improperly sealed side curtain air bag. Other recalls this year include 235,640 Ram ProMaster vans with faulty rearview camera systems, 33,777 Ram 1500 trucks with headlight failure issues and 10,396 Ram 1500 pickup trucks with tire pressure monitor errors. At a difficult time for the auto industry given tariff uncertainty and faltering consumer confidence, this spate of recalls is an unwelcome hit to brand reputation. Is STLA a Good Stock to Buy Now? On TipRanks, STLA has a Hold consensus based on 4 Buy, 10 Hold and 1 Sell ratings. Its highest price target is $15.33. STLA stock's consensus price target is $11.65 implying a 13.99% upside.
Miami Herald
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Ram Passenger Van Return Teased by Tim Kuniskis in 2025
After just seven months in retirement, Tim Kuniskis returned to running Stellantis' Ram truck brand earlier this year. So far, he's made his presence known. But in a recent interview with CNBC, Kuniskis said there's much more on the way-including a possible return to passenger vans. Kuniskis plans to make more than 25 announcements through next year. So far those have included the return of Hemi V8 to the Ram 1500 pickup truck, the brand's entry into the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and impressive powertrain warranties. Kuniskis told CNBC that further announcements could encompass some new models, potentially including a passenger van. Kuniskis didn't provide any details on the potential passenger van, but the most obvious route to take would be adding more seats to the current Ram ProMaster. While it's only sold as a cargo van and in a "crew" configuration with second-row seats for occasional use, the ProMaster's Fiat Ducato cousin is sold in Europe as a passenger van. Cargo vans converted to passenger vans have been the default for Ram in the past, and for Dodge before the truck and van lines were split off into the separate Ram brand. The smaller ProMaster City (another Fiat derivative) was available in both passenger and cargo configurations before it was discontinued in 2022, making it the last Ram passenger van sold in the U.S. to date. A passenger conversion of a cargo van would fill a hole in Ram's current lineup. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit, and even General Motors' ancient Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna are all available in both passenger and cargo-carrying configurations. The electric Volkswagen is somewhat smaller than these full-size vans, but also fits that template, although the cargo version isn't sold in the U.S. Kuniskis' flurry of announcements is meant to help Ram get its groove back. The truck brand's sales have declined 38% since their peak in 2019, it plummeted down the rankings in the latest J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, and has continually delayed its first all-electric and plug-in hybrid pickups. New products will help Ram compete in more market segments and make the brand's success less reliant on its full-size and heavy-duty pickups. Ram has already confirmed a midsize pickup truck for 2027, but other than that, it's been vague on what might be in the pipeline. If Kuniskis keeps up the current pace of announcements, though, we'll find out soon enough. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
Dunmore man accused of dragging woman with his vehicle after crash
SCRANTON — A Dunmore man drove away with a woman's arm inside his vehicle after the woman got out of her car to speak to him about a minor crash at an intersection. Raymond Lukasik twice bumped a vehicle in front of him at a traffic light at Mulberry Street and Adams Avenue on June 5, police said. The 64-year-old man is charged with leaving the scene of an accident, recklessly endangering another person and criminal mischief. Lukasik, of 203 Sunset Drive, told police he drove away with Nicole Simmons' arm inside his vehicle because he was trying to get out of the way of approaching fire engines. Simmons told police, who arrived at about 9:30 a.m., that she was waiting at a red light when Lukasik hit her vehicle from behind. When the light turned green, she remained stopped, intending to speak with Lukasik, who was driving a Ram ProMaster cargo van. He then bumped her vehicle a second time, police said. When Simmons confronted Lukasik at his driver's side window, he spit in her face, she told police. Simmons started recording the incident on her phone. Lukasik then drove away with Simmons' arm still in the vehicle, police said. He threw her phone out the window and the screen cracked. Simmons told officers Lukasik also drove over her foot. Officers reviewed city cameras, which showed Simmons approaching the van and the van pulling away with her arm inside of it. The footage did not directly show Lukasik driving over Simmons' foot, police said. Lukasik admitted he bumped Simmons' vehicle and then, when she refused to move, bumped it a second time, police said. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on July 21 before District Judge Alyce Farrell.
