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Perth Amboy and its BID Hosting Summer Kickoff Networking Event

07 June 2019

Local Business Community is Invited to Attend on Thursday, June 13 News Release 6/1/19 PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy and its Business Improvement District (BID) are hosting a networking evening on Thursday, June 13th beginning at 6 p.m. at the La Terrazza Latina Restaurant. The restaurant is located 273 High Street and […]

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What’s Your Consensus? – Downtown Gateway Redevelopment Project

07 June 2019

5/20/19 Caucus By: Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY – President and Founding Principal Tate Goss of Veridian Partners gave an overview of the Downtown Gateway Redevelopment Project (located near the intersection of Convery Blvd. and Smith Street and encompasses part of Riverview Drive).  Goss stated, “Three and half years ago, Veridian was considered to be a […]

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Amboy Bank’s Cyndi Bleier named an NJBIZ General Counsel of the Year Finalist

07 June 2019

Press Release SOUTH AMBOY – Cyndi Bleier, Amboy Bank Senior Vice President and General Counsel, has been named as a finalist in this year’s General Counsel of the Year Awards. Presented by NJBIZ, the awards honor the state’s most dynamic General Counsels and Chief Legal Officers who are making an impact in their field. Gregory […]

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Amboy Bank Appoints New Executive Officers

07 June 2019

*Photo & Story Submitted by Amboy Bank News Release  SOUTH AMBOY – Gregory Scharpf, Amboy Bank President and CEO, recently announced the hiring of a new officer and the promotion of another. Joseph Cascella is joining the bank as Chief Credit Officer, and Eileen Roemer has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer. Scharpf said, “We […]

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Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety

07 June 2019

Raritan Bay Perth Amboy receives an ‘A’ and Raritan Bay Old Bridge a ‘B’ for the Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Press Release 5/15/19 PERTH AMBOY – Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy received an ‘A’ and Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge a ‘B’ from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital […]

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Senior Property Tax Freeze Workshop

07 June 2019

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Perth Amboy Police Report Arrest

07 June 2019

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – On May 13, 2019 at 10:59 PM, police received a 9-1-1 call of a robbery in progress in front of a Rector St. home, in Perth Amboy, NJ.  Upon police officers’ arrival they met with a fast food delivery man, who reported that he was delivering an order to the […]

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Memorial Day Parade | SLIDE SHOW

07 June 2019

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Obituary: Very Reverend Father Basil M. Rakaczky

07 June 2019

PERTH AMBOY – The Very Rev. Father Basil M. Rakaczky O.S.B.M., Pastor Emeritus of St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Perth Amboy died on April 9, 2019, at age 88, in Máriapócs, Hungary.  Fr. Basil was born in Múcsony, Hungary in 1931. In 1948, he entered the Order of St. Basil the Great at Máriapócs. […]

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Historic Cottage Destroyed

07 June 2019

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Sandy Hook Promise Announces Winners

07 June 2019

Schools Across the Country are Recognized for  Student Leadership in Implementing and Sustaining  Sandy Hook Promise’s Say Something Program to Save Lives NEWTOWN, CT – Sandy Hook Promise (SHP), a leading gun violence prevention organization, announced today the winners of its 4th annual Say Something Call-to-Action Week. Say Something is a proven program that educates […]

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George Washington Statue Upkeep

07 June 2019

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World War II – 75 Years Ago

07 June 2019

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Pet of the Week

07 June 2019

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HBO MINI-SERIES REVIEW: CHERNOBYL

07 June 2019

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Watch Out! 7 Vacation Costs That Sneak Up on You

07 June 2019

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. 1-800-801-1099 Going on vacation is a time to get away, relax and enjoy new experiences. But if you don’t pay close attention, extra costs can sneak up on you like tiny money-stealing ninjas. Here are seven sneaky vacation costs to watch out for: 1. Covert airfare increases. Airline pricing algorithms […]

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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