The Amboy Guardian

Press Release 3/9/16 By: Néstor Collazo, Ph.D. PERTH AMBOY – With approval from the Department of Education (DOE), the Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School (AUL) is now expanding to middle school grades, beginning with the incoming 8th grade class for the 2016-17 school year and the rising 7th grade class the following year. “The […]

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Press Release SOUTH AMBOY – Dowdell Library will be celebrating its 102nd anniversary this year and is happy to announce that South Amboy residents have access to the latest and greatest in hi-tech!  Check out the following services and either drop in or access downloadable services via the website at www.dowdell.org Free Downloadable E-books & […]

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Urges Revision To Federal Disabilities Law Press Release 3/3/16 TRENTON – A Senate committee today approved a legislative resolution authored by Senator Raymond Lesniak and Senator Joe Vitale urging a revision to federal standards so that students with substance abuse problems can qualify for special education services. The bill, SJR-21, calls on Congress and the […]

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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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  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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