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Happy 100th Birthday to Anna Korez

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Arturo Alfonso Schomburg: An Afro-Puerto Rican Contribution to African American History Month

PERTH AMBOY – This month the country celebrates the history and achievements of African Americans.  We celebrate the contributions, large and small, made by the descendants of Africans; contributions that have made our country great.  It is important to note that the primary center for African American History is named after Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, a […]

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Highlight These Tax Dates on Your 2015 Calendar

Don’t subject yourself to penalties for missing important tax filing deadlines in 2015. Before you hang up your 2015 calendar, mark any of the following tax deadlines that apply to you or your business. •February 2 – Employers must furnish 2014 W-2 statements to employees. 1099 information statements must be furnished to payees by payers. […]

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TAX FACTS: Year-End Holiday Giving

With the holiday season just past us, many of you gave generously to your favorite charities and we applaud your efforts. However, to ensure that your donations are tax deductible, there are a number of important points to keep in mind. Rules for Charitable Contributions of Clothing and Household Items Household items include furniture, furnishings, […]

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Christmas Caroling at 315 High St.

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Christmas Party Olive Street Community Center, Perth Amboy 12/17/14

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Food Bank Donation by United Methodist Church

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Perth Amboy & Woodbridge Law Enforcement Joins David’s Touch to Distribute Christmas Toys

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Franklin’s Royal Governor’s Mansion: A Christmas Tour

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Fire Truck Christmas Parade South Amboy 12/17/14

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Chanukah Celebration 12/16/14, City Hall, Perth Amboy

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Car Raffle St. John Paul Parish – Perth Amboy 11/23/14

PERTH AMBOY – Ana Zevallos stands in front of the First Prize (a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze) in a Car Raffle sponsored by Saint John Paul II Parish.

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2015 Commemorative Historic Perth Amboy Calendars

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Carpenters/PRAHD Alliance 11/6/14

Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters and The Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, Inc. (PRAHD) Signed an Agreement for Training of Future Carpenters PERTH AMBOY – The Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters (www.northeastcarpenters.org) and The Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, Inc. (PRAHD) (www.prahd.org) announce an agreement to create a training program that could lead […]

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Grand Opening Perth Amboy Center Hispanic Heritage Art Show Perth Amboy Gallery 10/30/14 *Photos by Eric Salvary

Hispanic Heritage Celebration/Hilos de Ayer Art Exhibit Perth Amboy Gallery Center for the Arts Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz and the Perth Amboy Gallery: Center for the Arts announce the Hispanic Heritage Celebration featuring the Hilos de Ayer opening reception on Thursday, October 30th. This traveling exhibit showcases the rich history and […]

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Happy Halloween From the Amboy’s

*Photos by Paul W. Wang, Joe Bayona & Bob Ned

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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.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400