News Release –

PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz and the Perth Amboy Police Department gathered with the community for National Night Out 2014 last week at the Perth Amboy Train Station.

“The Police Department has hosted this event for several years—to promote safety and crime prevention with a partnership between local organizations and government. It’s important to share safety information with our families especially with outreach through an enjoyable activities-filled event,” said Mayor Wilda Diaz.

There was food, entertainment, activities, safety information, giveaways and more. The event was free and open to the public.

“National Night Out highlights the importance of our partnership with community– Our strength comes within the unity between the community and businesses who are our eyes and ears, they allow us to address the quality of life issues that affect us on a daily basis,” said Chief Benjamin Ruiz.

Sponsors and participating organizations include: Perth Amboy Police Department, Perth Amboy Municipal Alliance, Jewish Renaissance Foundation/Perth Amboy Alliance of the Community,   Wells Fargo Bank. Dr. Elaine Mariolis (Family Foot Care), Dr. Fausto Ramos (Medical & Surgery, Foot/Ankle),  Middlesex County Human Services,  N.C.A.D.D,   HealthFirst,  U.S.M.C.,  U.S. Army, Petra Best Realty, P.R.A.H.D, Capital One Bank, Sovereign Bank, Provident Bank, Investors Saving Bank, Catholic Charities, Banco Popular Bank, U.C.E.D.A. Institute, Acelero Learning, Middlesex County Health Department, Enterprise Car Rental, Chase Bank, 1st Constitution Bank, Food Bank of New Jersey, Thera Care, United Way of Central Jersey,  BAYADA and New Jersey Transit.

About National Night Out: National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of various crime prevention programs including neighborhood watch groups, law enforcement agencies, state and regional crime prevention associations, businesses, civic groups, and individuals, devoted to safer communities. The nations premiere crime prevention network works with law enforcement officials and civilian leaders to keep crime watch volunteers informed, interested, involved and motivated. Since 1981, NATW continues to serve thousands of members across the nation.

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