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POEM: In Honor of the Brave 65th

65th Infantry – Devils of the Mountains They are the forgotten, brave, Puerto Rican soldiers who fought in the Korean War. Devil of the Mountains, that was their nickname. Because of their bravery they were elevated to U.S. Infantry fame. Fighting off the invading Chinese. They gave their hearts, their lives, and much more. They […]

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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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Stories from Perth Amboy

  PERTH AMBOY – “Stories From Perth Amboy” by Katherine Massopust is available at the Barge Restaurant, 201 Front St., Perth Amboy. For more info call 732-261-2610.

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Mural at Novak Funeral Home

PERTH AMBOY – Above is the latest mural painted by well known Perth Amboy artist Tom Ward. The scene above depicts part of Perth Amboy’s Waterfront in the 1920’s as viewed from the shoreline of Staten Island. Ward’s murals are a part of Perth Amboy’s history. You may have passed his murals several times. Some […]

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Studio B4 Art & Jazz Show at The Terrazza, Perth Amboy 8/1/13

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Book Review: Johnson vs. Johnson

By Carolyn Maxwell— Johnson vs. Johnson Author, Barbara Goldsmith; published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York in February 1987. The book is based on the true story between the legal battle between the widow, Barbara (Basia) of Johnson & Johnson heir, J. Seward Johnson and Seward’s six children from his first two marriages. Barbara, J. […]

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South Amboy Author Goes International

SOUTH AMBOY – Beverly Samuelson, an Amboy Guardian contributor and author of the book “The Eyes of Greed,” was in St. Maarten for a book signing recently. During her stay, the book was promoted at The Shipwreck Shop which has stores in Phillipsburg, Marigot, Simpson Bay and Princess Juliana International Airport. There was even a […]

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New Play Dramatizes Early History of Alcoholics Anonymous

New Two Man Show Delivers a Message of Hope, Help and the Miracle of Recovery News Release 8/6/2013 EAST BRUNSWICK – NCADD of Middlesex County, Inc. is pleased to present the North American tour of the new hit stage play, “PASS IT ON…AN EVENING WITH BILL W. & DR. BOB.” Performances will be held Saturday […]

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The 31st Annual QuickChek Balloon Festival, July 26-28, 2013

READINGTON – This annual festival takes place in the last weekend in July. We decided to go on what we felt would be the best day which was Saturday, July 27th. The forecast called for sunny skies, warm temperatures and little to no precipitation. Apparently many others had the same thought to go on that […]

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By Carolyn Maxwell The story takes place in New Jersey. The year is 2012. The two main characters are a couple from very different but similar backgrounds. It is a love story about a couple who are heading towards graduation from high school and what turns out to be the happiest and most rewarding times […]

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“Jersey Strong” – a poem by Dioris Louis Arlequin

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Movie Review: The Lone Ranger

By Anton Massopust III— “There are times (good friend) when good men must wear a mask.” The legendary masked man rides again with his trusty friend Tonto in this new version of the old classic, THE LONE RANGER. Armie Hammer plays the legendary masked hero. If you don’t know the classic radio story or the […]

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Andes Festival — June 22

PERTH AMBOY – The Festival en Celebration of the Culture and Heritage of the Andes

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Inspirations Art Show Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy 4/18/13

*Photos by Bob Ned

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Women’s Club Art Competition

*Photos by Katherine Massopust

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Ladies Need a Night Out? May 18

SOUTH AMBOY — The South Amboy YMCA will be hosting a Ladies Night Out on Saturday, May 18 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.

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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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