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Bill Proposes Changes to Unpaid Parking Tickets

Assembly Passes Wimberly,  Sumter & Reynolds-Jackson Bill to Remove Suspension of Driver’s License from Unpaid Parking Ticket Penalties Press Release 8/27/20 TRENTON – Currently, New Jersey driver’s licenses can be suspended for failure to pay a traffic ticket or failure to show up in court to address the fine. The court notifies the New Jersey […]

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Turner, Reynolds-Jackson & Verrelli Decry Gun Violence in Trenton

Press Release 8/27/20 TRENTON – The devastating shooting of Vernetta McCray last weekend marks the 26th life lost at the hands of gun violence this year in the City of Trenton. District 15 Legislators Senator Shirley Turner, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, and Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli (All D- Mercer, Hunterdon) met this week with Mercer County law […]

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Assembly OKs Murphy, Holley Measure Opposing Proposed Changes to Fair Housing Rule

Press Release 8/31/20 TRENTON – A resolution, sponsored by Assemblywoman Carol Murphy (D-Burlington) and Assemblyman Jamel Holley (D-Union) expressing opposition to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed weakening of the 2015 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule recently passed the full Assembly, 50-26-2. The measure has been filed with the Secretary of […]

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Domestic Violence Funding Grant Announced

Pallone Announces $575,000 in Funding to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Press Release 8/28/20 LONG BRANCH, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that 180 Turning Lives Around, Inc. in Monmouth County will receive a grant for $575,000 to expand legal assistance and support for women who are survivors of […]

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Endoscopy Unit Added to RBMC

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Youngest Candidate for School Board Set to Run

The #FTLO (For the Love Of) Quality Education Team welcomes the Youngest School Board Candidate to its Seasoned Slate. Press Release 8/15/20 Perth Amboy—Perth Amboy residents will have the opportunity to elect the youngest school board member in New Jersey’s history on November 3rd 2020. Meet Keryn Morales, a high school student who has joined […]

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Speaker Coughlin on NJ Supreme Court Ruling on COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act

Press Release 8/12/20  TRENTON – The New Jersey State Supreme Court today unanimously ruled that the borrowing under the COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act is constitutional and may go forward. Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin released the following statement: “I am pleased the State Supreme Court unanimously validated the action taken by the Legislature to address the […]

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Tossin’ for Mike

Cornhole Tournament & Fundraiser SOUTH AMBOY – On Sunday, August 23, 2020, the Independence Engine and Hose Company of the South Amboy Fire Department will be hosting a benefit Cornhole tournament. One of our lifelong and most active members, Michael Coman passed away shortly after being diagnosed with metastatic kidney cancer. Mike was a career […]

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Diaz Tries for Another Term

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Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation Welcomes New Trustee

Press Release 8/10/20 PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Laura Bianchini to the Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees. “We are thrilled to welcome Laura to the board of trustees,” says Joseph Stampe, president and chief development officer, Hackensack Meridian – […]

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Speaker Coughlin Comments on Recent Reports on Long-Term Healthcare Industry

Press Release 8/14/20 TRENTON – Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex) issued the following statement on the recent investigative report on the long-term healthcare industry and CareOne: “Covid-19 pandemic has brought to light the many inefficiencies in the long-term healthcare system in our state. Recent investigative reports involving Care One reveals a system overwhelmed and unable to […]

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New Jersey Launches New Business Website

TRENTON – The State of New Jersey has announced the launch of a new website that will act as a one-stop shop for the information you need to do business in New Jersey. Complete with a live chat feature, which is staffed by the business experts at the NJ Business Action Center, the new site […]

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Distribution of Food — Perth Amboy YMCA

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Dr. Harold McKenna Inspires the Community

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Alameda’s frontline workers were inspired and galvanized at a celebratory event dedicated to recognizing their courage and fortitude during the pandemic. Dr. Harold McKenna, the Medical Director of Alameda Care Center, was especially laudatory in his remarks, as he reflected on his affiliation with Alameda, and particularly the staff’s overall […]

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Tropical Cheese Helping Families Facing Food Shortages

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Vitale Bill to Shore-up NJ Health Insurance Market Passes Committee

Press Release 7/23/20 TRENTON – In the face of a federal government determined to undermined the Affordable Care Act of 2010, Senator Joe Vitale sponsored another bill that would help shore-up the New Jersey’s health insurance market by instating a state-level health insurance assessment (HIA) fee. The New Jersey fee would not be a new […]

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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.
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