The Amboy Guardian

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Press Release 4/2/18 SOUTH AMBOY – Experience Chinese Culture with Celebrate! The Year of the Dog event on Sunday, April 29 from 1:30-3:30 pm. Fun activities will be available for the whole family, starting at 1:30 pm sharp with a dazzling Lion Dance performed by students from the Edison Chinese School.  A delightful traditional dance, […]

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Press Release PERTH AMBOY – As the sun sets this Friday, April 06, the church bells will be silenced in Perth Amboy at St. John the Baptist Orthodox Christian Church as they mark the beginning of the Burial Service of Christ being removed from the cross on their Good Friday.  A solemn candlelight procession will […]

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