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NFL AllStars Visit Perth Amboy

Evan Junior Rodriguez, fullback and tight end for the Buffalo Bills, and Kashif Moore, wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, shared their personal stories with an enthusiastic audience at the Raritan Bay YMCA on Feb. 27.

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LOOKING BACK: Blizzard of 1888

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EDITORIAL: Jousting

Sometimes when I attend the Perth Amboy Caucus/Council Meetings I feel as if I’m at a Medieval Times show minus the horses, lances and shields.

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Black History Month Celebrated, Olive St. Perth Amboy, 2/26/2014

PERTH AMBOY – Black History Month was celebrated on Wednesday, February 26, at the Senior Center, Olive Street. The theme was: Two Generations – One Story.

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City Employees Recognized for Affordable Health Care Act Counseling

PERTH AMBOY, 2/26/14

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Perth Amboy Man Among Winners of Bald Eagle Photo Contest

DARLINGTON, MD – The 2013 Conowingo Bald Eagle Photo Contest winners display their prize-winning photos. Ami Dyan of Perth Amboy, left, was fourth place winner. Photo submitted.

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LOOKING BACK: Lucky Rollers, 1941

PERTH AMBOY – The Lucky Rollers were one of the many roller-skating clubs who skated at the America On Wheels Roller Rink in Perth Amboy from 1939-1949. This photo was taken in 1941.

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PRAHD Honors Henry Rodgers – Perth Amboy 2/21/14

PERTH AMBOY – Officer Rodgers is a product of Public and Catholic Schools in Perth Amboy. St. Michael’s Catholic School influenced Rodgers, making him aware of culture, religion and family.

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Dominican Flag Raising – Perth Amboy City Hall Circle – 1/23/14

*Photos by Eric Salvary 

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Our Lady of Peace Soup Can Donations

Our Lady of Peace School in Fords held a A Soup Can Drive in February. A grand total of 738 cans of soup were donated to the St. Cecilia’s Food Pantry.

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NJ Flower & Garden Show, Raritan Center Expo Center – 2/14 – 2/16

Snow knocked out the first day of the show, but it once you stepped inside the doors, it was springtime. *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell & Katherine Massopust 

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LOOKING BACK: Harold G. Lincoln, late 1960s

PERTH AMBOY – Big Moment – Harold G. Lincoln (center) of Perth Amboy is surrounded by Assemblyman Norman Tanzman, City Democratic Chairman Stanley Starego, Assemblyman Robert Wilentz and James Conover at dinner honoring Lincoln at the Bel-Air Manor. Circa late 1960s. 

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Snow Removal Still an Issue Shop Local Discussed

South Amboy Business Meeting 2/11/14

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LOOKING BACK: Early days of TV

PERTH AMBOY – Kids watching television that you could write on the screen, circa 1960.

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EDITORIAL: Snow Job

The big snow came on Monday, February 3 and the next day was not that terrific. Wednesday of the same week we had an ice storm.

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Snow & Ice Business District of Perth Amboy

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Safety Announcement

We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, and emphasize that it is important: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!!
Report Suspicious Activity – Be Vigilant – STAY ALERT! Do not think that any call or report is too small. Don’t allow the actions of a few dictate your quality of life.
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