The Amboy Guardian

Responses to coronavirus outbreak severely impacting U.S. blood supply. Vitalant holding six donation events in April MONTVALE, NJ (March 26, 2020) – There’s an urgent and immediate need for blood donations throughout central New Jersey, as responses to the nationwide coronavirus outbreak are severely impacting the U.S. blood supply. Vitalant (a nonprofit, blood collection organization […]

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PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy City Council put out the following statement: Dear Resident, In light of the numerous Executive Orders closing businesses and prohibiting public gatherings and in an abundance of caution in light of our current public health emergency: WE WILL NOT ALLOW THE PUBLIC TO COME INTO CITY HALL FOR THE […]

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – The first Central Jersey death related to the coronavirus was reported in Middlesex County Saturday, as cases there and in Union County continued to rise. “It is with great sorrow that I report that the disease has claimed the life of one of our own – a Middlesex County resident – […]

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    Grocery Stores in Perth Amboy are providing special designated shopping hours for customers who are seniors or high-risk. Customers who are 60 and over or high risk are recommended to shop during the following hours at these stores: SHOPRITE: between 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday, when our stores have the least customer […]

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Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. 1-800-801-1099 It’s easy to get inundated with documents during tax season. You can receive documents from many different organizations, including employers, financial institutions and others. Many documents are now also being sent via e-mail, which increases the likelihood it could get lost in your inbox. As tax season is quickly […]

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Suspends all foreclosure and evictions for the next 60 days            WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson, in consultation with the Trump Administration and the Coronavirus Task Force, today authorized the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to implement an immediate foreclosure and eviction moratorium for single family homeowners with FHA-insured […]

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Healthy Donors Needed Now ‘To Turn Out In Force’ To Avoid Critical Shortage Montvale, NJ, 3/19/20 – The fear of coronavirus is severely impacting the U.S. blood supply as Vitalant and other blood centers across the country are struggling to maintain stable inventories and avoid a critical blood shortage. With school closures and business shutdowns, […]

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Update March 18, 2020. PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz notified residents on Tuesday evening of a presumptive positive case of the novel Coronavirus involving a resident of the City of Perth Amboy. The resident is currently being treated at a nearby hospital in Middlesex County. As more information becomes available, details will be shared on […]

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TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, the New Jersey Department of Health, and the United Ways of New Jersey announced today that NJ 211 has been activated to help handle COVID-19 related calls from New Jersey residents. All residents with questions or concerns about COVID-19 and resources available to […]

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The time is now. Help shape your future, and your community’s future, by responding to the 2020 Census. You can complete your questionnaire online, by phone, or by mail. Homes will begin receiving their invitation to respond to the 2020 Census between March 12-20. These official Census Bureau mailings will include detailed information and a Census ID […]

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  PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy has announced the following closures and cancellations: Schools will be closed as of Monday, March 16th until further notice City Hall is closed to the public Perth Amboy Public Library will be closed All recreational programs, including senior services, have been suspended Perth Amboy court sessions […]

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It is important to stay up-to-date by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website. Here are some everyday preventative measures you can follow (as instructed by the CDC): Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing […]

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