The Amboy Guardian

The Need to Collect Uncollected Taxes in New Jersey Reliable sources tell us that New Jersey has the eighth largest economy in the nation; that New Jersey is the second wealthiest state in the federal union, enjoying a median household income of $71,919 per annum. So why is that budget time each year, New Jersey […]

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There Really Isn’t Justice for All With all of the controversy surrounding whether to stand or not to stand for the national anthem, why is it that one faces imprisonment and fines if one doesn’t stand for a judge? Aren’t they just glorified lawyers with political connections to oft times unsavory elected officials? They (judges) […]

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Tolerance and the Hypocritical Racist I believe that mostly everyone is aware of the acts of violence that are being committed on a daily basis around the world. This is not an article about that. However, this is an editorial about how some victims of racism also act as racists themselves. You might be wondering what I’m […]

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You Can Bet It Was Planned That Way Well I see a home grown terrorist name Ahman Khan Rahami was putting bombs in New Jersey and his father called the FBI two years ago warning them about his son. Then that’s when the FBI put him in their radar. I guess they were watching him […]

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Are ‘Smart Guns’ Safe? A recent letter praised “smart guns” as a means to improve safety, but didn’t define “safety”. A gun that doesn’t work as expected may not really be safe for its user. “Smart guns” are a concept not a reality. If it can be personified for one user it can be changed […]

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What Happened to Our  Fighting Spirit? In the wake of the terrorist attack at the “Pulse” night club in Orlando and the other terrorist attack at a Christmas party in San Bernardino, one thing seems to stand out, no one tried to attack the terrorist. To some this may sound absurd but it isn’t really. […]

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Censorship Has Come to America Facebook and YouTube will censor anyone if they post anything said or a video negative about Hillary Clinton, but it is not the case if you put something negative about Trump. If you do, it will be posted on Facebook or YouTube. What a way to go in America! NOW, we know […]

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Ambling: “Front Yards” The Amboy Ambler II is ambling again to observe our great city to make observation’s, glean knowledge and wisdom and make folks aware of our environment.  This time, the Ambler is looking at the front yards that abound in our city.  The Ambler started ambling on High Street where front yards are […]

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I Love a Good Dog and Pony Show As the title says, I love a good “dog and pony show”. That’s probably the reason I watch political debates and conventions. I have to admit, there is more glitz and glamour at the conventions than the debates. The debates are comprised of candidates running for the […]

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The Gasoline Sales Tax A 23 cent gasoline tax is like a 12% sales tax on a $1.90 gallon of gasoline. Some said an increase in the gasoline tax is ok because of the lower price of gasoline. Will this tax be lowered when the cost is $3 a gallon? Most food and clothing do […]

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Statement by Maria Garcia Read at the 7/13/16 Council Meeting I am here today to present the current situation of the Planning Board. I was appointed by the Mayor to the planning Board in July 17, 2008 as a class 4 member, since that time I have served our city as a volunteer and I have […]

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A Political  Reason? On July 7, 2016 in Dallas, Texas five police officers were murdered by a so-called lone shooter (Hmmmm.) named Micah Xavier Johnson (age 25) who had no criminal record or ties to terror groups. Was he using this BLM (Black Lives Matter) so-called peaceful protest as a way to kill those cops? […]

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Response to Council President Nanton When you write a letter to the editor you must be prepared for inquiry, opinion and adverse views, these are expected and certainly important for good dialogue and communication.  It is what makes our Country great! However the responder always has a responsibility to be accurate.  Ms. Nanton, you conveniently left out […]

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Flag Day June 14th, 2016 American Legion Post 45 of Perth Amboy would like to sincerely thank the PAFD Engine 3 and Firemen Wildelm, Perez and Munzo for their assistance on our flag burning ceremony. They stood by from the beginning to the end. A big thank you from the Vets. We also would like […]

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They Didn’t Walk Over Us – They Trampled Over Us At the beginning of May, the Mayor’s Office called us (the American Legion Post #45 in Perth Amboy) regards to the Memorial Day Program. First, let me tell you a little bit about what the American Legion does: Prior to Memorial Day, ,the American Legionaries […]

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