Politics & Government
PO Box Set Up for Conn. Shooting Condolences
Long Islanders can send their regards to families and friends of the Newton shootings.

The U.S. Postal Service has established a Post Office Box to allow the public to send condolences to those affected by the tragedy in Newtown CT last week.
Those who wish to send expressions of comfort should address them to:
Messages of Condolence for Newtown
PO Box 3700
Newtown CT 06470
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“We understand that there is an outpouring of support for everyone in the Newtown area and we hope to make it easier for those who wish to send encouragement and messages of compassion to those affected,” Kimberly J. Peters, Connecticut Valley District Manager for the U.S. Postal Service, said. “Through letters and cards, families will be able to hold that friendship in their hands and to read those kind words at a time and place that supports their pace of healing.”
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