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Is Your HSA a Retirement Tool? The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a great way to pay for medical expenses, andsince unused funds roll over from year to year, the account can also provide a source of retirement funds in addition to other plans […]

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Police Blotter: Robbery Suspects Apprehended

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UPDATE: FEMA not to Withdraw Sandy Claims after Pallone Letter

Press Release 7/28/17 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On conference call with Congressional offices, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reversed course and announced that homeowners participating in the Sandy Claims Review process would not be removed from claims review due to a lack of contact with FEMA. The agency said that files for these homeowners […]

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Pallone Applauds New Jersey ‘Opt-In’ To FirstNet

Press Release 7/26/17 WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) responded to the announcement that New Jersey will be the sixth state to ‘opt-in’ to FirstNet, the nationwide broadband network for first responders that will be built by AT&T: “I remember hearing from public safety officials during Superstorm Sandy how dangerous it could be when […]

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Mental Health & Addiction Services Mulled

Senate & Assembly Hold Joint Hearing to Gauge Impact of Christie’s Plan to Reorganize Delivery of Mental Health & Addiction Services Press Release 7/25/17 (TRENTON) – Senator Joseph Vitale and Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle will hold a joint hearing today of their respective committees to gauge the impact of Gov. Christie’s proposed plan to shift […]

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Dominican Festival to Be Held August 11-13

Press Release 7/31/17 PERTH AMBOY – The United Dominicans of Perth Amboy, in association with Id Entertainment, invites you the weekend of August 11,12 and 13, 2017 to the DOMINICAN FESTIVAL OF PERTH AMBOY. The Dominican community is celebrating the 154th anniversary of the Dominican Republic’s restoration of independence at the Wilentz Elementary School field (Madison […]

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SLIDE SHOW: Public-Spirited Leaders Offer Thanks to Community

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Tom’s Tax Tips

Reap the Benefits of Hiring Your Child for The Summer Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. Hiring your children to work in your business can be a win-win situation foreveryone. Your kids will earn money, gain real-life experience in the workplace, and learn what you do every day. And, you will reap a few tax benefits […]

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New Principal Meet and Greet!

PERTH AMBOY – Join us Tuesday, August 8, 2017 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on the Assumption Catholic School Playground, 380 Meredith Street, Perth Amboy, to meet and greet the new principal.  Mrs. Lissette D Shumny will be available to answer questions about the new initiatives at ACS and tours of the school will be […]

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Local Teen with Autism Utilizes Talent at Catholic Charities

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Rep. Pauline Fighting for Safe-Water Law

Congressman Pallone Leads Efforts to Pass Safe Drinking Water Legislation Through House Committee Package Includes Pallone’s Lead Drinking-Water Proposal Press Release 7/27/17 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the Drinking Water System Improvement Act, which addresses many of the challenges facing communities nationwide who do not have confidence in the safety of […]

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Diegnan-Vitale Bill to Combat Opioid Abuse Among Students Now Law

Press Release 7/27/17 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. and Senate Health Chairman Joseph F. Vitale to require the Department of Education to develop an educational fact sheet for distribution to parents of student-athletes and cheerleaders concerning the use and misuse of prescription opioids is now law. The law, S-2402, requires […]

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Night Out Block Party Postponed to August 1

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Information About PRAHD’s Upcoming Gala

31st Annual Roberto Clemente Gala scheduled for Friday, Oct. 20, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

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Codey-Vitale Bill on Mental Health Now the Law

Codey-Vitale Bill to Establish Tuition Reimbursement Program For Psychiatrists Now Law Law Aims to Address Shortage of Mental Health Care Access, Encourage Professionals to Practice in Underserved Areas Press Release 7/21/17 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Richard J. Codey, a leading advocate for mental health reform in New Jersey, and Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens […]

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SLIDE SHOW: Swearing in of Perth Amboy Police Officers

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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