The Amboy Guardian

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Historian Gordon Bond Presenting “Citizen Peterson” Talk on Anniversary of Thomas Mundy Peterson’s Historic Vote, Friday, March 31, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Perth Amboy Free Public Library, 196 Jefferson Street, Perth Amboy, 732-826-2600. March 31st will be the 147th anniversary of Thomas Mundy Peterson becoming the first African-American to […]

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  WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), the Ranking Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, led House Democrats in introducing the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 2017 (H.R. 1068). The bill would make comprehensive changes to ensure safer drinking water for communities nationwide. The proposal would be the first major […]

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  Public Assistance Needed: The Perth Amboy Police Department is seeking the assistance of the public to help identify two suspects in a recent crime.  We are investigating a crime where these two suspects entered a residence and inflicted injury upon the residents, including an elderly female, as they were demanding money from the victims. […]

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Advisory: Message from the Perth Amboy Police Department We understand there have been rumors circulating that the City of Perth Amboy Administration has been associated with immigration check points in various areas throughout the City in cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agents. We want to assure all of our residents that the City of Perth […]

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PERTH AMBOY, NJ — On Tuesday, February 21, 2017, Wilda Diaz, Mayor of the City of Perth Amboy and NJUMA President, elected officials, business and labor leaders call attention to the contributions of immigrants in the state and the critical need for immigration reform. A partner of the American Farm Bureau Federation, New American Economy, has released a mapping of the […]

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Press Release 2/10/17 TRENTON – Legislation Assembly Democrats Craig Coughlin, Shavonda Sumter and Benjie Wimberly sponsored to help those found not guilty of charges start to rebuild their lives and reputations has been signed into law. “The American justice system is built on the rock solid foundation of innocent-until-proven guilty, but while charges can be […]

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2017 Annual Campaign  There’s Never Been a Better Time to Build a Better Us Press Release 2/1/17 PERTH AMBOY – The RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA launched “For a better us”, an Annual Campaign designed to educate the community on the Y’s work as one of the most effective and enduring charitable organizations, both locally and […]

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The Connections Program of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, a voluntary child to adult match program is seeking adult volunteers to provide a positive friend relationship to children and youth that has suffered a loss or has special needs.  These children reside in Middlesex County and Franklin Township and are in desperate […]

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Press Release 2/8/17 WOODBRIDGE – The Woodbridge Main Library will present Rosa Parks: First Lady of Civil Rights by Alex Ford on Thursday, February 23 at 7:00 PM at the Woodbridge Main Library (1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ).  This program is free and open to the public. The program is funded by the Horizons […]

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Press Release PERTH AMBOY – During Catholic Schools Week at Perth Amboy Catholic School, all the art students from Kindergarten to the 8th Grade created artwork for a special Art Exhibit called Expressing Our Faith Through Art. Religious Art has played an important role throughout the ages in History, Religion and Art. Each student was […]

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Press Release UNITED STATES/CANADA – Make this February extra special for your family and give them the gift of friendship with a Fresh Air child! Each summer, thousands of children from New York City’s low-income communities visit suburban, rural and small town communities along the East Coast and Southern Canada through The Fresh Air Fund’s Friendly […]

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PERTH AMBOY – Raritan Bay Medical Center, a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health family, is holding a Childbirth Education class Saturday, February 25, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The class is designed to help expectant parents better understand the childbearing process. A registered nurse with special training in labor, delivery and childcare techniques will […]

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Press Release 2/1/17 WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on the celebration of Black History Month, which begins on February 1. “Every February we commemorate Black History Month and recognize the important contributions African Americans have made to our nation’s history and identity. African Americans in New Jersey and across […]

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PERTH AMBOY – The Jolin Food program is designed to provide families with nationally branded food products at wholesale prices. On behalf of the Cathedral’s Community Development Corporation, the Jewish Renaissance Foundation’s AmeriCorps is helping to promote the Jolin Food Box. Order by the 2nd Tuesday of the month online or by phone and pick […]

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