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Bill mandating unique ZIP codes for Flanders, Riverside and Northampton passes House

by Dec 14, 2024
The fate of the measure — the fourth time members of Congress representing NY-1 have attempted to pass such legislation — now rests with the Senate.
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Virtual public forum on housing in Flanders, Riverside & Northampton slated for Thursday evening

by Aug 12, 2020
A virtual public forum on housing in the Flanders, Riverside and Northampton community will take place tomorrow night at 7 p.m.

Northampton woman arrested after son, 7, left alone, starts fires in home: police

by Sep 30, 2019
Nora Soto-Cordova, 32, was arrested and charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, after her 7-year-old son was left home alone and started fires, police said.

Legislative effort for new zip code renewed in 115th Congress: Zeldin

by Feb 3, 2017
A new separate zip code for Flanders, Riverside and Northampton is part of the 2017 version of the Postal Service Reform Act, which was introduced in the House by Utah Republican Jason Chaffetz, who visited Flanders with Rep. Zeldin in September.

Frustrated by postal service, Zeldin tries legislative approach for Flanders, Riverside and Northampton zip code

by Jul 19, 2016
Rep. Lee Zeldin responded to the U.S. Postal Service's rejection of his request for a new zip code for the tri-hamlet area in the northwest corner of Southampton Town by seeking a legislative mandate, inserting a provision in the postal service reform act pending in the House that will require it.

Flanders, Riverside, Northampton seek zip code split— 11902, 11903 and 11904 would be served by Riverhead facility

by Jul 31, 2015
Having their own zip codes would foster community identity, and eliminate confusion from 80 duplicate addresses within the 11901zip code, which is spread over two municipalities.