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NJ State Retired Police and Fire Association Local 9

By Beverly Samuelson— SOUTH AMBOY – NJ State Retired Police and Fire Association Local 9 met at Sciortino’s in South Amboy for their monthly meeting. There were 56 members in attendance. President, Pete Kenny, stated that Local 9 is a Fraternal Organization and the membership is growing every week. In attendance were the Sergeant at […]

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PRAHD H.O.Y. Health Fair 2/7/13

*Photos By Paul W. Wang

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Bishop Visits Our Lady of Peace School

*Photos courtesy of Our Lady of Peace School

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GMC Swim Meet – Perth Amboy YMCA 1/31/13 & 2/1/13

*Photos by Paul W. Wang

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Birthday Party at the Barge

*Photos by Bobby O. PERTH AMBOY  — Valerie’s Birthday party at the Barge Restaurant was the first party the Barge hosted after Superstorm Sandy. Over 50 attended. “ First on the shore, First to restore”  

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LOOKING BACK: American Legion circa 1940’s

PERTH AMBOY — American Legion circa 1940’s. American Legion Building with members in front of it

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Lecture on the Anguillians in Perth Amboy 2/3/13

*Photos by Paul W. Wang PERTH AMBOY — There was a lecture about the Anguillans in Perth Amboy at the Perth Amboy YMCA, 357 New Brunswick Ave. in the auditorium on Sunday, Feb. 3rd given by Lawrence Hogan, PhD, Professor of History, Union County College. There was a discussion of African-American immigration from the Caribbean […]

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First Day of the Re-Opening of the Barge 1/23/13

*Photos by Carolyn Maxwell  

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Ribbon Cutting at the Barge 1/22/13

*Photos by Paul W. Wang

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LOOKING BACK: 1944 City League Champions

PERTH AMBOY — Philip Carey’s 1944 City League Champions known as the Baker Boys Assn.: Standing, Steve Vaneschak, Frank Vari, John Zilavetz (D), Frank Kovacs (D), Nick Zilavetz (D), George Vari (D), Manager Lou Meszaros (D), Kneeling, Joe Sokolowski, John Mescis (D), Jim Cserr (D), Billy Herceg, Andy Kaschak (D) and Frank Ballek (D) *Photo […]

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Copy Cats Art Exhibit 1/24/13

*Photos by Noellia Colon

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Madison Avenue named Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

1/18/13    *Photos by Paul W. Wang

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LOOKING BACK: Smith and State Streets 1912

PERTH AMBOY —  Smith and State Streets 1912. Note the trolley tracks for the streetcar. *Photo courtesy of Dale Morris This Photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission  

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Fate of Historic Elm Tree in Question

By Katherine Massopust— PERTH AMBOY — When Superstorm Sandy hit Perth Amboy, a portion of City Hall’s roof fell on the historic elm causing one limb of the tree to fall off.

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2013 Martin Luther King Day Celebration at the Cathedral

PERTH AMBOY — On Saturday, January 19, 2013 the Cathedral International,

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Our Lady of Peace Photos

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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.
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