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Parade Honorees – Today’s & Tomorrow’s Educators: Grand Marshall, Miss American Irish & Lady-in-Waiting are all in Education

News Release By Ken Gardner, Publicity Chairman WOODBRIDGE – The Woodbridge American Irish Association will host its 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 8 for Woodbridge area residents (stepping off at 1:30 pm). The theme of this year’s parade is education. Notably our Grand Marshal is Matthew Jago School Principal Robert Patten. For the […]

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Perth Amboy Catholic School Student Trisha Ponik Winner

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Get Your Financial House in Order For The New Year

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka CPA The arrival of a new year is a great time to assess your household finances and prepare for new opportunities. To help you get started, here are a few suggestions: • Set financial goals. Financially speaking, where do you want to be a year from now? Will you start a […]

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Municipal Officials Take Aim at Problem Properties Plaguing NJ

Forum Explores Restoring Towns of Vacant & Abandoned Properties  News Release 2/10/15 WESTAMPTON – Municipal officials from across the state convened at a forum in South Jersey to explore best practices for managing vacant and abandoned problem properties. Local decision makers including mayors, council members, and department heads participated in the day long forum will […]

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Vitale & Codey Take Action To Provide Hepatitis C Screening to All Baby Boomers

Senate Health Committee Advances Legislation to Require Hospitals and Health Care Providers to Offer Testing to Certain High-Risk Patients News Release 2/5/15 TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senators Joseph F. Vitale and Richard J. Codey that would put New Jersey in line with CDC recommendations to test baby boomers for Hepatitis C was approved […]

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First Round of Heroin & Prescription Drug Abuse Measures Now Law

News Release 2/5/15 TRENTON – The first round of bills championed by the State Senate to combat the prescription drug and heroin abuse epidemic in New Jersey was signed into law today by the Governor.  The three bills are part of a comprehensive bipartisan bill package led by Senate Health Human Services and Senior Citizens […]

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Pallone Announces Release of Study to Improve Coastal Resiliency in New Jersey

Lessons Learned from Superstorm Sandy Can Help Reduce Impact of Future Storms, Climate Change

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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church takes Ash Wednesday to the train station

PERTH AMBOY – On Ash Wednesday, February 18 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, will be offering “Ashes to Go,” a new approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition, from 6:45 am to 9 am at the Perth Amboy Train Station. St. Peter’s, a community that has been worshiping in Perth Amboy since 1685, is joining the nationwide […]

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Pallone Highlights President Obama’s Community College Proposal During Event At Middlesex County College

EDISON – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) hosted an event at Middlesex County College to highlight President Obama’s plan to make community college free for responsible students.  Congressman Pallone was joined by Joann La Perla-Morales, President of Middlesex County College; New Jersey Assemblyman Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr.; Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios; […]

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Pallone Announces Release of Study to Improve Coastal Resiliency in New Jersey

Lessons Learned from Superstorm Sandy Can Help Reduce Impact of Future Storms, Climate Change News Release 1/28/15 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a report detailing the results of a two-year study to address storm and flood risk to vulnerable populations, property, […]

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The Bombardment of Perth Amboy 1776

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MWC Volunteers for Habitat For Humanity, Perth Amboy

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Perth Amboy Scientist Excites Middle School Students About Science at FMC STEM Career Days

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The NAACP Perth Amboy Area Branch Elects Elizabeth Williams-Riley as President

Press Release –  1/13/15 PERTH AMBOY – The NAACP Perth Amboy Area Branch is pleased to name its new slate of officers. Elizabeth Williams-Riley, a Woodbridge resident, will serve as President. Mrs. Williams-Riley brings more than two decades of experience in social justice education, training, community outreach, and consulting. Ms. Williams-Riley also serves as President […]

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Allen, Vitale Bill Advances; Prohibits Restraint of Inmates During Childbirth

Press Release 1/15/15 19th DISTRICT – Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senators Diane Allen and Joseph Vitale prohibiting correctional facilities from placing restraints on inmates during or immediately after childbirth was advanced today by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee. “Sadly, there have been instances at facilities across the country where female prisoners were handcuffed […]

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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