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‘Alyssa’s Law’ Clears State Assembly

Assembly’s Democratic “Alyssa’s Law” Bill to Install Silent Alarms & Red Emergency Lights in Schools Passed in Assembly Bill sponsored by Caputo, Tucker, Quijano, Vainieri Huttle, Sumter & McKnight Press Release 4/12/18 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Ralph R. Caputo, Cleopatra Tucker, Annette Quijano, Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Shavonda Sumter and Angela McKnight to require […]

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Raritan Bay Medical Center Launches Stroke Support Group

Stroke Survivors, Their Families and Caregivers are Invited Press Release 4/10/18  PERTH AMBOY – Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center is launching a semi-monthly stroke support group for stroke survivors, their families, and caregivers Thursday, April 12, in Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, N.J.  Attendees have an opportunity to connect with and learn from stroke […]

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Family Medicine Practitioner Kenneth Faistl, M.D. Opens New Office

An open house for the community will be held Monday, April 23, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Press Release 4/13/18 OLD BRIDGE – Kenneth Faistl, M.D., FAAFP, who is board certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine, recently opened a new office, located at 195 Route 9 South, Suite 106, in Manalapan, NJ.  The office […]

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A Forum on Marijuana Legalization – The Pros & Cons

What Does This Mean for Urban Cities in New Jersey? PERTH AMBOY – What will the legalization of marijuana mean for the city of Perth Amboy and other urban cities in New Jersey?  Governor Phil Murphy made it clear in his first state budget address, Tuesday, March 13th that he wants marijuana legislation passed in […]

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Tom’s Tax Tips

When an Extension Makes Sense Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. While most people should file a tax return by April 17th, you have the option of delaying your filing date until October 15th with a tax extension. When to file an extension • Missing or incorrect information. If one of the forms you need to file […]

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Meet the Author: Geoffrey Cook

PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library are happy to host Geoffrey Cook on Saturday, April 21st at 1:00 p.m. in the Children’s Room of the Perth Amboy Library located at 196 Jefferson St. Geoffrey’s book, Veronica and the Volcano, is an exciting adventure story.  Ten-year old Veronica lives in […]

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What is Jazz?

PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Free Public Library is hosting “What is Jazz, and Why Does it Matter?” a New Jersey Council for the Humanities Public Scholar’s Program Friday, April 27, 7 p.m. at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA theater. Michael Conklin, Jazz Historian, is the speaker. Branford Marsalis once said, “What is Jazz?  […]

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Mayor Diaz Commends New Voter Registration Expansion Bill

Press Release4/6/18  PERTH AMBOY — Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz released the following statement concerning S481/ A2014, a bill to automatically register eligible voters who interact with the Motor Vehicle Commission and other eligible state agencies: “Thanks to the efforts of Senators and Members of the Assembly, including our own Senator Joseph Vitale and Assembly […]

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Coughlin Statement on 50th Anniversary of King’s Death

Press Release 4/4/18 TRENTON – New Jersey General Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex) released the following statement Wednesday commemorating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s death: “On this day in 1968 we lost one of our greatest civil rights leaders. “It’s easy to forget that he was only 39 at the time of […]

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Assemblyman Appeals to Governor to Release Appointments

Gusciora to Gov. Murphy: Release Trenton from MOU so City Hall Can Fill Vacancies, Properly Deliver Municipal Services Department of Community Affairs Must Sign off on all Executive Appointments in the City under the Memorandum of Understanding Press Release 4/6/18  TRENTON) – Assemblyman Reed Gusciora this week sent a letter to Gov. Murphy requesting that the state […]

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Newly Named Foundation Schedules Fundraiser

Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation  Introduces New Signature Fundraising Event Formerly known as the Harbor Lights Ball,  the Raritan Bay Medical Center Reception will take place on May 11  Press Release April 3, 2018 – Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation is pleased to invite the community to attend the Raritan Bay Medical […]

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YMCA Wants to Awaken Summer Imagination

Annual Healthy Kids Day®  Event encourages kids to stay active and keep learning all summer long Press Release 3/30/18 PERTH AMBOY—On Saturday, April 21, the RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active at the annual YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s […]

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Bradley Foundation for Domestic Violence Scholarship Luncheon and Launch

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – The official launch of the Renee J. Bradley Foundation for Domestic Violence will take place on Sunday, April 15, 2018. The launch will be from 2pm-6pm and hosted at the Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center in Perth Amboy, NJ. This event is created to introduce the foundation to the community […]

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Mayor Wilda Diaz Delivers State of the City Address

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YMCA Wants to Awaken Summer Imagination

Annual Healthy Kids Day® Event encourages kids to stay active and keep learning all summer long Press Release 3/30/18 PERTH AMBOY—On Saturday, April 21, the RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active at the annual YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s […]

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Foundation To Hold Luncheon and Launch

Renee J. Bradley Foundation for Domestic Violence Press Release PERTH AMBOY – The official launch of the Renee J. Bradley Foundation for Domestic Violence will take place on Sunday, April 15, 2018. The launch will be from 2pm-6pm and hosted at the Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center in Perth Amboy, NJ. This event is created […]

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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