The Amboy Guardian

The Y is “Gearing for School” with the  Support of the Hyundai Motor America Eastern Region Press Release 7/20/17 PERTH AMBOY – The RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA and Hyundai Motor America Eastern Region have partnered once again to support students who participate in the Y’s Building Beyond Barriers Program (B3) a project funded by the […]

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A Marriage Penalty Lingers in the Tax Code Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka, C.P.A. A marriage is worth celebrating, but bringing up the marriage penalty may bring down the celebration. The marriage penalty occurs in the tax code when you paymore tax as a married couple than you would as two single filers making the same […]

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Press Release 7/21/17 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senate Health Chairman Joseph F. Vitale and Senate President Steve Sweeney establishing a system to track and analyze EMS response to medical emergencies, including to residents suffering from an opioid overdose, was signed into law by the Governor. “Emergency responders are the first point of contact for […]

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Assemblyman Coughlin, Middlesex Water Company, Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation, Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce to Host 8th Annual ‘Bowl For Hunger’ On July 27th Press Release WOODBRIDGE – Assemblyman Craig J. Coughlin in partnership with the Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation, Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce and Middlesex Water Company will host the 8th […]

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Press Release 7/11/17 TRENTON – Senator Joe Vitale and Assemblyman Craig Coughlin (Both D-Middlesex) applaud the recent awarding of Green Acres funding to local towns in their district for community improvement projects. “These grants are significant for our municipalities as they help complete long-desired projects,” said Vitale (D-Middlesex). “All three projects will improve the quality […]

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Zombie Payer — Keep Your Automatic Payments In Control Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. When it comes to paying bills, many people can’t imagine returning to paying and sending bills via the U.S. Postal Service. But, the “turn it on and forget it” nature of automatic payments can create zombie payers who no longer challenge or […]

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Also Chief Nursing Executive Jane O’Rourke, DNP, R.N., NEA-BC, of Glen Rock, Joins Raritan Bay Press Release 6/12/17 PERTH AMBOY – Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center welcomed Jane O’Rourke, DNP, R.N., NEA-BC, as its new vice president of nursing and chief nursing executive in June.  A Glen Rock resident, O’Rourke brings more than […]

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Press Release 7/14/17 WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced over $2.9 million in funding from the Department of Health and Human Services for two area medical institutions. Rutgers University has been awarded $1,729,542 and the Jewish Renaissance Medical Center was rewarded $1,187,876. The Eric B. Chandler Health Center at Rutgers will […]

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Press Release 7/5/17 WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (District 6-NJ) announced that Middlesex County has been awarded a federal grant worth $1,570,212 to aid low income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. The grant will assist Middlesex residents through the Ryan White Program which supports both direct medical treatment as well as non-medical […]

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The Office of Emergency Management has designated three cooling centers due to high temperatures/heat wave. Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center located on 1 Olive Street; Open M-F from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Raritan Bay Area YMCA located on 357 New Brunswick Avenue; Open M-F from 5:30 a.m. – 9:45 p.m. Perth Amboy Public Library […]

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Give blood or platelets now and help save lives NEWS RELEASE, 7/5/2017 PHILADELPHIA — The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to give now and help save lives. Blood donations have fallen short of expectations for […]

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News Release 7/7/17 PERTH AMBOY – The Board of Directors of Perth Amboy’s Business Improvement District (BID) have selected Junel Hutchinson to serve as the organization’s Manager. Director Jorge Cruz chaired the BID’s Selection Committee, which reviewed applications from candidates who were seeking the leadership position. The Selection Committee recommended appointing Ms. Hutchinson, and during […]

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Penny Rocker, Executive Director • Press Release PERTH AMBOY – The Garden State Symphonic Band, under the direction of Chris Pedersen, will once again perform a series of Sunday afternoon, free to the public, outdoor band concerts at Bayview Park in Perth Amboy.  The newly renovated scenic little park is located on Water Street at […]

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