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Assembly Members to Tour Superstorm Sandy Devastation in Middlesex & Monmouth Counties

Friday Tour Followed Recent Ocean County Assembly Tour & Eight Assembly Hearings on Sandy Impact

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I Started By Calling FEMA. Why Did I End Up With The SBA?

TRENTON — Some Hurricane Sandy survivors who ask for disaster assistance wonder why they receive applications for loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Receiving an SBA loan application is part of the process that begins when survivors register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for help after a disaster. Applications of those registering with […]

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Fire at Delta Gas Station

PERTH AMBOY — On Saturday Night at around 7 p.m. the Delta Gas Station on Hall Avenue and Amboy Avenue caught fire. The fire started due to a spark from a car on a lift. *Photos by Joe Bayona

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MOPA gives Grant to Ferry Slip Museum

PERTH AMBOY — At its regular December trustees meeting the Museums of Perth Amboy voted to give a sizable grant to the FSM.

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$10,000 Sandy Relief Donation

PERTH AMBOY — Mayor Wilda Diaz was presented a $10,000 check Monday, December 17, 2012 from Chevron, as a contribution towards the “Perth Amboy Superstorm Sandy 2012” trust account.

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High Utility Bills Questioned

PERTH AMBOY – Councilmen Bill Petrick and Fernando Gonzalez were concerned about utility bills.

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Get This Out of Committee

PERTH AMBOY — Council President Kenneth Balut who had been a strong supporter of getting funds to help restore the Prop House continued his battle to get money freed up to do this.

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Newtown Shooting Statement by Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr….

Cathedral International Mourns the Victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School Newtown, Connecticut—

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Remember Fire Safety This Holiday Season

Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski (D-19, Middlesex),Chair of the New Jersey Fire Safety Commission today released the following column reminding residents of the increased risk of home fires over the holiday season and highlighting steps they can take to reduce such risks.

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AMBOY SPOTLIGHT: Kitchens, Cabinets, and Gallo

By Eric Salvary — PERTH AMBOY — For 40 years Wholesale Kitchens and Cabinets had sold some of the best quality house decor in Middlesex county,

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AMBOY SPOTLIGHT: Graveside Guardians Personalized Gravesite Care

By Maraika Najimian— EDISON  —Losing a loved one can be a traumatic experience, but now there is a way to turn tragedy into something positive.

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Santa Fly-in — Dec. 24

PRINCETON – Thirty-seven years ago someone suggested that Santa fly into the airport for the area children watch.

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Public Service Announcement: FRAUD SCAM

NEW JERSEY  — There is information that several people have gone into the disaster recovery centers recently and that they are receiving phone calls from someone reporting to be a FEMA person. That person is telling people that they owe $800. THIS IS TOTAL FRAUD!

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Seniors’ Benefits Are Not Affected By A FEMA Grant

NEW JERSEY — seniors who had disaster losses because of hurricane sandy are urged to apply for disaster assistance.

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Faith Based Organizations And Other Non-Profits May Apply For Disaster Assistance With SBA

TRENTON — Synagogues, mosques, temples, churches, other religious centers and non-profit organizations that suffered damages in Hurricane Sandy may apply for disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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No Loss Of Benefits For New Jersey Seniors Receiving Disaster Aid

TRENTON — Seniors who suffered losses when hurricane Sandy pummeled New Jersey don’t have to worry about being hit a second time if they receive disaster funds. FEMA disaster assistance is not counted as income, is not taxed, and has no effect on Social Security or other government benefits. Federal Coordinating Officer, Michael J. Hall […]

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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