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Safety Announcement From Mayor Wilda Diaz

Regarding the Recent Incidents in NYC and New Jersey: We understand that some may be concerned by the recent incidents/threats in New York, Seaside, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.  At this time, it has been reported that a suspect was taken into custody in Linden, NJ.  We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth […]

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Citizens Campaign Unveils Package To Empower People to Upgrade Their Neighborhoods

Civic Trusts in Perth Amboy to discuss Policies with City Officials News Release PERTH AMBOY – The Citizens Campaign will present to the Perth Amboy city council today, Sep 26, 2016,  a package of policies and tools empowering people to fix-up and upgrade their own neighborhoods. The Citizen Neighborhood Improvement Package provides concrete ways for […]

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Candidates Accuse Mayor, Cops of Harassment

Opposition Candidates Miguel Nunez, Virginia Lugo & Miriam Quiles Campaign Volunteers Object Press Release 9/15/16 PERTH AMBOY- Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at approximately 8:20 PM, four Perth Amboy Police SUV’s sped with lights and sirens blaring through city streets to stop city council candidate, Virginia Lugo and 5 Nuñez, Lugo & Quiles campaign volunteers from […]

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Diaz Statement On Recent Incidents in NYC and New Jersey

We understand that some may be concerned by the recent incidents/threats in New York, Seaside, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ.  At this time, it has been reported that a suspect was taken into custody in Linden, NJ.  We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, and I want to emphasize that it is […]

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Ex-Mayoral Candidate Billy Delgado Endorses Mayor Wilda Diaz

Press Release 9/14/16 PERTH AMBOY – Former Mayoral Candidate Billy Delgado today endorsed Mayor Wilda Diaz and her Stronger Together team citing their record on redevelopment, tax stability and community outreach. He also called on the City Council to take a more positive and constructive approach and work towards building a better city. “At this […]

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Scutari & Vitale Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana to Treat PTSD Now Law

Press Release 9/14/16 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Nicholas P. Scutari and Joseph F. Vitale to add post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to the list of debilitating medical conditions that would qualify a patient to receive medical marijuana under the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act is now law. “People across the country suffer […]

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Vitale-Gill Bill Establishing Permanent Sterile Syringe Access Program Now Law

Press Release 8/31/16 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale and Senator Nia H. Gill that makes permanent a sterile syringe access program and allows municipalities statewide to operate a needle exchange program is now law. “Needle exchange programs provide a social service with tremendous public health benefits. They are proven to substantially […]

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Casino Night

HOPELAWN – The 3rd Annual Perth Amboy Catholic School Casino Night Fundraiser will take place on Friday, September 30, 2016 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Good Shepherd Parish’s Msgr. Anthony Gambino Hall (Most Holy Rosary Church), 625 Florida Grove Road, Hopelawn. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the kitchen will be open. Texas […]

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Author Visit

PERTH AMBOY – Jordan and Joellee Hernandez will be reading their book “Twin Tales: Sasha and Sophie Go to School” on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Perth Amboy Free Public Library Children’s Room at 196 Jefferson St. in Perth Amboy. The book, written by Jordan and Joelle Hernandez and illustrated by […]

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Public Notice

Eco-Site, Inc. is proposing to construct a new telecommunications tower facility located at 440 Florida Grove Road, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, NJ 08861.  The new facility will consist of a 137-foot monopole with ground support equipment. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic […]

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Vitale Backs Ending Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse Cases

Morrisville-Trenton Walk to Culminate With Trenton Statehouse Rally Press Release 9/16/16 TRENTON – Senator Joseph F. Vitale will join advocates in Trenton this Sunday for a Statehouse rally supporting the elimination of the statute of limitations for child sex abuse cases. The rally will take place at the culmination of the ‘Walk to End SOL,’ […]

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Perth Amboy Presents 2nd Annual Business Expo

For Micro to Midsize and Major Firms Registration Now Open for the September 28 Event Press Release 9/15/16 PERTH AMBOY – Historic Perth Amboy, Mayor Wilda Diaz and the City’s Business Improvement District (BID) will host the Second Annual Business Expo on Wednesday, September 28, beginning at 5:30 PM. At the Business Expo, companies can exhibit […]

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Perth Amboy Educators Agree to Contract with Health Cost Reductions

Union Credits Community Involvement Leading to  Reduction in Health Insurance Costs Press Release PERTH AMBOY – After working last school year without a contract, Perth Amboy educators are coming back to school this year with a new deal that reduces health insurance costs. The union voted Wednesday to accept the deal and the school board […]

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PRAHD’s 30th Annual Roberto Clemente Gala

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Live at the Ferry Slip Season Finale is Sept. 17

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Jewish Family Services Offers Expanded Career Services

Press Release MILLTOWN – The Joel Gensler Career Center at Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Middlesex County offers professional one-on-one career services for the unemployed, underemployed, career changers, and early retirees regardless of religious affiliation. Services include career planning, job search/job readiness, resumes and cover letters, interview preparation and practice, enrichment workshops, and access to […]

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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