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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

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New Jersey Launches New Business Website

12 August 2020

TRENTON – The State of New Jersey has announced the launch of a new website that will act as a one-stop shop for the information you need to do business in New Jersey. Complete with a live chat feature, which is staffed by the business experts at the NJ Business Action Center, the new site […]

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Live Music Outdoors From The Legendary Black Soul Experience Band

12 August 2020

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY – Watch Live Music Outside: The Blacksoul Experience Band will perform R &B,  Funk, Reggae and Soca. This is a legendary NYC band that has played with Prince and regularly performs at Cafe Wha and The Groove. Date: Friday, August 14th Time: 5 pm to 8 pm Place: Culture Lab, 5-25 […]

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VIDEO: Perth Amboy Council Meeting, 7-31-2020

10 August 2020

 

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Distribution of Food — Perth Amboy YMCA

07 August 2020

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Mayor Appoints New Business Administrator

07 August 2020

Council President Petrick Voices Concerns (See Letters to the Editor) PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz came under fire for unexpectedly terminating Business Administrator Frederick Carr. Frederick Carr was appointed Business Administrator January 22, 2019 who has over 20 years experience in municipal management. He served as Business Administrator in South River, Bloomfield Township, Matawan, […]

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Statement from U.S. District Judge Esther Salas

07 August 2020

As Reported from Multiple News Agencies NEW BRUNSWICK/PERTH AMBOY – Two weeks ago, my life as I knew it changed in an instant, and my family will never be the same. A madman, who I believe was targeting me because of my position as a federal judge, came to my house. Our family had just […]

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Revisiting PBA Grievance, Vaping, Bamboo & Other Topics for Discussion

07 August 2020

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Dr. Harold McKenna Inspires the Community

07 August 2020

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Alameda’s frontline workers were inspired and galvanized at a celebratory event dedicated to recognizing their courage and fortitude during the pandemic. Dr. Harold McKenna, the Medical Director of Alameda Care Center, was especially laudatory in his remarks, as he reflected on his affiliation with Alameda, and particularly the staff’s overall […]

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EDITORIAL: Where are the Reports on This? Ask Those Who Live There

07 August 2020

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The Community Voice: Letters to the Editor

07 August 2020

The Liberal Far Left Here’s something to be concerned about: it’s called the “Liberal Far Left ” and who are they? They’re a group of people that think far left and trying to take over the city government – plus causing riots. The mayors of Seattle and Portland found out the hard way, but it […]

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Tropical Cheese Helping Families Facing Food Shortages

07 August 2020

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Vitale Bill to Shore-up NJ Health Insurance Market Passes Committee

07 August 2020

Press Release 7/23/20 TRENTON – In the face of a federal government determined to undermined the Affordable Care Act of 2010, Senator Joe Vitale sponsored another bill that would help shore-up the New Jersey’s health insurance market by instating a state-level health insurance assessment (HIA) fee. The New Jersey fee would not be a new […]

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Perth Amboy Expands Internet Capabilities for Students

07 August 2020

Press Release 7/21/20 PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy will be expanding Wi-Fi and hotspot capabilities in an effort to aid families who don’t have access to internet services. View the link to the video announcement from Mayor Wilda Diaz here. Wi-Fi is already available inside certain buildings; however, places such as the […]

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Pallone Announces $1 Million-plus in Grant Funding for PAFD and Port Security

07 August 2020

Press Release 7/14/20 PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that Perth Amboy will receive more than $1 million in grant funding to strengthen emergency response and keep New Jerseyans safe. A $900,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Port Security Grant Program will replace the fire department’s Marine […]

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Sacred Heart R.C. Church to Offer Spanish Masses

07 August 2020

Press Release 7/23/20 SOUTH AMBOY – Bishop James Checchio of the Dioceses of Metuchen has requested that Sacred Heart Church (SHC) begin exploring the needs for a Spanish Ministry. Pastor Stanley Gromadzki has assembled an exploratory committee in an attempt to minister to the Hispanic Communities of South Amboy, Sayreville, Old Bridge and surrounding communities. […]

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South Amboy Receives $5.3 Million Dollar Federal Grant

07 August 2020

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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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