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City Confidentially Pays $850,000 to Settle Excessive Force and Malicious Prosecution Lawsuit

Press Release 5/2/16 Posted by John Paff PERTH AMBOY – On April 29, 2016, the City of Perth Amboy (Middlesex County) agreed to pay $850,000 to settle a local man’s lawsuit that claimed that city police used excessive force against him and that a city police officer repeatedly lied on the stand to falsely convict […]

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School Board Quietly Pays $170,000 to Settle Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

Press Release Posted by John Paff PERTH AMBOY – On November 19, 2015, the Perth Amboy Board of Education (Middlesex County) quietly paid $170,000 to settle its former human resources manager’s lawsuit that claimed that Board members were so biased in favor of Hispanics that they “paid for Administrators of the Perth Amboy School District […]

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Hubberman Speaks Up about Panosʼ Bid

News Release PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy Republican Chair Sharon Hubberman, who is a young Hispanic Republican who ran for County Freeholder last year, is cautionary about Lucile Panosʼ bid for Middlesex County Chair. “If Ms. Panos wants to continue to build upon the same type of legacy Thompson has shown to a woman like […]

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Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day

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Job Fair, June 15

PERTH AMBOY – With the collaboration of P.A.R.T.N.E.R., Housing Authority of the City of Perth Amboy, and the Jewish Renaissance Foundation, join us on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the ZPA Banquet Hall, Perth Amboy, NJ to explore jobs available in local businesses, meet non-profit organizations, and learn about the […]

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Catholic Charities Connections Program

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Michael Gonzalez’ Community Volunteering Spotlighted

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Doctor Advances at RBMC

Kenneth G. Swan, Jr., M.D., Named Director, Division of Orthopedic  Surgery and Medical Director of the Human Motion Institute at  Raritan Bay Medical Center Press Release 4/19/16 PERTH AMBOY – Senior Vice President of Clinical Effectiveness / Medical Affairs at Raritan Bay Medical Center Michael Ciencewicki, M.D., recently announced the appointment of Kenneth G. Swan, […]

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Diaz Announces Community Connection Program

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Congressman Visits City

Pallone Visits Perth Amboy to Highlight Need for Investments in Water Infrastructure &  Solutions to Address Lead Poisoning Press Release 4/18/16 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) joined Mayor Wilda Diaz in Perth Amboy to highlight the need for investment in water infrastructure in New Jersey and throughout the country.  In […]

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State Winner- Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey Art Contest

Amboy Catholic School *Photo Submitted PERTH AMBOY – Shyann Chang, a 4th grade student at Perth Amboy Catholic School, was a Finalist and Contest Winner in the Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey “Fun Things to Do Instead of Drugs” Folder Contest. Shyann, her family and Art teacher, Rose Lavin-Pennyfeather attended the Award Ceremony […]

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“Transformative” Building Healthy Communities Campaign

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Pallone Applauds Treasury Department Funds to Prevent Foreclosures

Press Release 4/20/16 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) applauded the allocation of more than $45 million through the Hardest Hit Fund to the state of New Jersey to help stabilize the housing market and prevent foreclosures. The Hardest Hit Fund was created in 2010 to provide targeted assistance to 18 states […]

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Women Come Together to Make Prom a Bit More Magical

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Diocese of Metuchen Will Have a New Bishop May 3

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National Prescription Take Back, April 30

News Release – PERTH AMBOY, NJ— Mayor Wilda Diaz and the Perth Amboy Police Department will be hosting National Prescription Take Back in two locations in the City of Perth Amboy for safe disposal of prescription drugs on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. As stated by DEA Public Affairs, “The […]

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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