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City’s Creative Placemaking Plan Wins Award

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SBA Disaster Loans for Hurricane Sandy Losses Can Help Businesses

NEWS RELEASE – ATLANTA – The reopening of the Hurricane Sandy disaster declaration made by the U.S. Small Business Administration is again helping small businesses and residents with their disaster-related needs. Whether you have a retail shop in northern New Jersey or rental properties along the Jersey shore, SBA’s disaster loans may help businesses to […]

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$1.1m Investment In Park Reconstruction in Superstorm Sandy Recovery

Press Release 2/10/16 PERTH AMBOY, NJ— Mayor Wilda Diaz announces park construction at Bayview Park on Front and Water Street to be completed by early July for hill reconstruction, mid-level promenade with outdoor seating, amenities and storm mitigation. “I am pleased to announce that there has been construction taking place throughout the City, specifically for […]

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SLIDE SHOW: Police Promotion Sgt. Sandra Rivera 2/18/16

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Bill Requiring State to Apply for SNAP-Benefit Waivers Heads to Governor

Press Release 2/18/16 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee Chairman Joseph F. Vitale, Senator Nellie Pou and Senator Bob Gordon that would require the Department of Human Services to request time limit waivers for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients in areas of the state with high unemployment rates […]

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Happenings at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Here are some happenings at the Perth Amboy Y. • Zumba for a Cause with “Judy Torres”- Wednesday 2/24/16 at 7pm. Sign up to join the “QUEEN of FREESTYLE” Judy Torres for a ZUMBA Party to benefit your Y! Call us at 732.442.3632 or sign up online at www.rbaymca.org. $25 […]

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PryceLess Foundation: Celebrating The Life Of Richie Pryce in A Memorial Service

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Violence took his life but his legacy continues to speak out against the violent behavior that devastates communities. Richie Pryce was gunned down one year ago and one year later his vision of starting a non-profit organization is alive and closer to becoming a reality.  Saturday, February 27, 2016, 6:00pm […]

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Pre-K Our Way Applauds Assembly Members

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Nutritional Benefits Bill for the Working Poor Clears Panel

The Bill Provides A Minimal Increase In Home Energy Assistance to Prevent Low-Income Families from Losing Additional Food Stamp Benefits Press Release 2/4/16 TRENTON — Legislation sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner and Senator Joseph  F. Vitale to restore funding to cuts made to food assistance for poor and working class families in New Jersey […]

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Codey-Vitale Smoking-Age Bill Advances

 New Jersey Would Become Second State to Put Limit at 21 Press Release 2/4/16 TRENTON — Legislation sponsored by Senator Richard J. Codey and Senator Joseph F. Vitale raising the minimum age to buy tobacco products and electronic smoking devices from 19 to 21 years of age was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services […]

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New History Documentary

PERTH AMBOY – “John Watson 1685-1768 New Jersey’s First Artist” is our brand new history documentary. Who was John Watson? As our film title discloses, Watson was New Jersey’s first professional artist. He made his home on Water Street in colonial Perth Amboy, purchasing an adjacent building to serve as his art gallery.     […]

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Pallone Expresses Concern for Decline in Anti-Terrorist Funding

  Lawmakers Urge Agency to Ensure NJ Has Necessary Resources to Combat Threats Press Release  2/2/16 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) joined his colleagues from the New Jersey Congressional delegation in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson to express concern about the decline in the […]

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Perth Amboy Teacher Lemongelli Selected for State Leadership Board

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New Worship Service

Saturday Night Worship — Cathedral International Adds New Service Press Release 1/29/16 PERTH AMBOY –  “People appreciate having options for worship. And our new Saturday Night Worship (SNW) service is not only an option for convenience but we see it as a new way to connect with our community,” stated Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr., Senior […]

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy receives grant from The Horizon Foundation

New Jersey to fund Breath Easier with Asthma Management Program Press Release 1/18/16 PRESS RELEASE – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy has received support in the amount of $10,120, from The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey.  The grant will fund the second year of […]

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Perth Amboy Arts Council Highlights 2015 Efforts

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Arts Council, an advisory Board to the City Council and Mayor Wilda Diaz, used their January 2016 meeting to hilite the wide-ranging series of accomplishments the Council was able to present to the City during 2015. “We’re very proud to have been able to help the local […]

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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