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Hy Tavern Presents Check to JRF for Women’s Health Services

PERTH AMBOY – The Hy Tavern Gang presents a check for $3,500 to JRF. (L to R) Adel Tawfik, Rosy Gonzalez, Harry Scheman, JRF CEO & President Alan Goldsmith, Hy Tavern Owner Marie (Ree- Ree) Santos & Mark Roberts from JRF. *Photo by Paul W. Wang

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LOOKING BACK

PERTH AMBOY – Circa 1950’s.  Perth Amboy High School Art Students painted store windows for Halloween.

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2013-2014 Teachers of the Year

PERTH AMBOY – (L to R) 2013-2014 Teachers of the Year: Jamie Blockus – Samuel Shull School, Luis Mendez, Robert N. Wilentz School, Merita Euell, Anthony V. Ceres School, Donna Green, Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center, Frank Torres, Perth Amboy High School, Lindsey Tisch, William C. McGinnis School, Elizabeth Reyes, School Seven, Krista Poltrictzky, Edward […]

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27th Annual Roberto Clemente Gala, Renaissance Hotel, Woodbridge 10/11/13

*Photos by Paul W. Wang

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Polish Flag Raising

PERTH AMBOY – Sunday Oct 13, Polish Flag Raising with As- semblyman John Wisniewski, John Klein of the ZPA and Students from the Polish school.  *Photos by Eric Salvary & Submitted

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PERTH AMBOY – Halloween 1957. One of many floats lined up all along State Street for the Perth Amboy Halloween Parade.

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No Words Needed: The Pictures Say it All

Habitat for Humanity Helps Rebuild Union Beach   * Photos by Joe Bayona

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Congratulations Kerry Dyke!

PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy’s Kerry Dyke (center) led her MSMA XC Team to a first place win at the Adidas Shore Coaches Invitational on Saturday Oct. 5. Kerry is ranked among the top distance runners in New Jersey.  

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South Amboy Elks #784 3rd Annual Hog Roast

SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Elks #784 Motorcycle Club (M.C.) enjoyed a hugely successful third annual “Hog Roast” event on September 15th. The proceeds of this event was to fund the various charities the Club supports.

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Zumba For Breast Cancer – 10/12/13 – Perth Amboy

*Photos by Paul W. Wang

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B-Men Mentoring Program Launches in Perth Amboy

PERTH AMBOY – What happens when passion and purpose unite for a cause? When there is a vision and a plan, the momentum lays the groundwork that can move mountains, make communities stronger, and give inner city youth a positive message to keep them off the streets and on the right path.

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LOOKING BACK: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church

PERTH AMBOY – 1980 – Msgr. Michael Churak, (R) pastor of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Perth Amboy, watches as students Silvio Pacheco, (L) and Bill Paffrath, get ready to raise the flag of Canada near that of America at the Holy Trinity School.

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South Amboy City Council, Monday, Oct 21 at 7 p.m.

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Documentary Honors All Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment

PERTH AMBOY – The documentary depicted the heroics of the Borinqueneers who served in the only all Hispanic segregated unit in U.S. Army history. The documentary honors the Veterans who served in the 65th regiment during the Korean War. The documentary depicts the how this regiment was mistreated while serving in the U.S. Army, but […]

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EDITORIAL: They Are Deserving!

I was listening to the Curtis Sliwa radio program last week and he had Steve Adubato as a guest. The discussion turned to the documentary about the Borniqueneers.

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Coffee Break, Perth Amboy – Sept. 28-29

        *Photos by Katherine Massopust

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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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