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Local Artist Completes Work

*Photo Submitted by Tom Ward PERTH AMBOY – Local Artist Tom Ward completes work on the Family Crest of Chief Justice Frederick Smyth. Justice Smyth and his wife were the first tenants in the newly constructed Royal Governor’s Mansion, Perth Amboy in 1760 thru 1761.

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Police Blotter

Press Release 3/27/15 PERTH AMBOY – At approximately 19:00 Hrs., on Friday, 03/20/2015, members of the Perth Amboy Police Department’s Special Investigations and Detective Bureau, with the assistance of the  Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Gang, Guns and Drugs Task Force executed a Superior Court Search Warrant at 756 Raritan Ave. 2nd. floor apartment. Arrested were […]

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ATTENTION PERTH AMBOY: Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care Is Now A Participating Provider With Horizon NJ Health

For more information contact: Jillian Stratton 732-371-4400 Press Release WOODBRIDGE – Beginning February 1, 2015, Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care is able to expand its healthcare services to provide pediatric urgent care to Horizon NJ Health subscribers. Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care is proud to be one of the first pediatric urgent care facilities in the State […]

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Police Blotter: Suspect Arrested for Burglary

Press Release By: Larry Cattano, Deputy Chief, Perth Amboy Police PERTH AMBOY – On March 16th, 2015 at 1310 hours Patrol Units were dispatched to the 600 block of Westside Ave on a report of Burglary in progress. The victim returned to his residence and observed a light skinned Hispanic male wearing a black jacket […]

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Members of P.A. Fire Dept. devote time to Habitat for Humanity

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UMDF Fundraiser – Prudential Center, Newark 2/21/15

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Sciortino’s Supports South Amboy YMCA At Proceeds Day Fundraiser

Sciortino’s Harbor Lights Gives Back by Supporting the Y’s Annual Giving Campaign Which Provides Scholarship  Assistance to Local Families Press Release SOUTH AMBOY — Sciortino’s Harbor Lights and the South Amboy Branch YMCA are excited to announce “Proceeds Day” benefitting the Y’s Annual Giving Campaign.  Proceeds Day will be held at Sciortino’s on Thursday, March […]

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Pallone Urges FCC to Enhance 9-1-1 Location Accuracy to Save Lives

Press Release 2/23/15 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, continued to urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance the accuracy of location identifiers used during 9-1-1 emergency calls.  The issue has garnered attention, most recently on the TODAY Show this morning, after […]

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Reactivation of the Perth Amboy AHEPA Raritan Chapter #288, St. Demetrios Church 3/1/15

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Pallone Applauds President Obama’s Keystone Veto

Press Release 2/24/15 WASHINGTON, DC — House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement after President Obama vetoed the Keystone XL pipeline legislation: “I applaud the President for rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline legislation. The American public understands that the environmental risks of the Keystone XL tar sands […]

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Tax Facts: New Tax Benefit For The Disabled

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. Included within the “extenders” law passed in December is a new tax benefit designed to help the disabled. The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE)Act allows those who become blind or disabled before age 26 to open tax-exempt savings accounts to pay qualified expenses related to their illness. ABLE accounts […]

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Police Blotter: Pair Charged with Multiple Counts Including Armed Robbery

Press Release 3/15/15 PERTH AMBOY – Deputy Chief Larry Cattano announces the arrest of Raul Zarco a city resident and Pedro Ortiz a Woodbridge resident charged with multiple counts including armed robbery. On March 13th at approximately 12:15 a.m., Perth Amboy Police Det. Jessica DeJesus, while off duty, observed two suspicious males in the area […]

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South Amboy Receives Another Donation from JCP&L

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BID Election Process Submitted by UEZ/BID Coordinator Roxana Troche

BID ELECTIONS PROCESS  November 12, 2014 Public Board Meeting – By BID Resolution No. 06-11/14 the board members took the following actions: • Pursuant to Article 3, Section 3.02 of the By-Laws, set a date for 2015 General Elections • Pursuant to Article 5, Section 5.03 of the By-Laws set a date to receive applications […]

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City of Perth Amboy Together with The YMCA Creates A Safe Place for Teens

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Pallone Applauds President Obama’s Keystone Veto

Press Release 2/24/15 WASHINGTON, DC — House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement after President Obama vetoed the Keystone XL pipeline legislation: “I applaud the President for rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline legislation. The American public understands that the environmental risks of the Keystone XL tar sands […]

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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