My name is Eugene Leader and I’m a letter carrier on Long Island, NY, in the hamlet of Manhasset.
After serving in the Army for many years, I joined the Postal Service in 1990. I stayed active in the Army Reserve, balancing life between traveling for the military and working for USPS.
In 2007, I began my route in Manhasset — and I’ve been serving the community on the same route ever since.
I have 205 delivery points, a combination of homes and businesses. I start my day inside the Post Office at 8 a.m., sorting mail into bundles before loading my vehicle. I then begin my deliveries.
I have a dismount route, which means I both walk and drive to make deliveries.
The best part of my job are my customers. People are very chatty throughout the day. Everyone is very friendly.
I was born on the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts, but I’ve called Queens, NY, home for most of my life. I commute to Manhasset.
After a lifetime of civil service, I am well positioned for retirement. I don’t have a date set, but I plan to take it easy when the time comes.
I’ll still go for walks — but only if it’s nice out.
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