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Perth Amboy Bill of Rights Essay Contest

South Amboy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

December 1865

Rep. Pallone Speaks Out About 3D Guns, Immigration, Facebook

17 August 2018

By: Ron Miskoff KEYPORT – Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr., is worried. He is distressed because he believes the Trump administration and the Republican majority in Congress do not see the danger in the proliferation of plastic guns —weapons that can easily be brought through airline security to make their way onto commercial airliners. Referring to […]

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Pallone Announces Federal Research Grants for Rutgers

17 August 2018

Press Release 8/8/18  WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that Rutgers University has been awarded two National Science Foundation (NSF) grants totaling more than $2,400,000. “Rutgers University is both a world renowned research university and an outstanding teaching institution,” said Pallone. “These grants will support these strengths in education and research […]

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Vitale-Gopal Bill Signed into Law

17 August 2018

Will Address Unemployment Compensation in Labor Disputes Press Release 8/10/18 TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate Labor Committee Vice Chair Joseph F. Vitale and Senator Vin Gopal to permit individuals who are unemployed due to a labor dispute to collect unemployment compensation under certain circumstances is now law after being signed by the governor.  […]

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Speaker Coughlin Commends NJ Supreme Court Decision on Job Banding Rule

17 August 2018

Press Release 8/8/18 TRENTON – Assembly Speaker Coughlin (D-Middlesex) on Wednesday commended today’s decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court on the Christie-era job banding rule: “This is a win for public workers and New Jersey. “All three branches of government play a critical role in upholding our democracy. “The attempt by the former Christie […]

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Is It Worth It to Amend Your Return?

17 August 2018

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. Whether it makes sense to amend your return depends on which of these situations you’re in: If you owe the IRS If you discover an omission on your tax return that results in you owing additional tax, you need to correct it with an amendment and provide the tax due. […]

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Summer Activities Continue Through August

17 August 2018

Press Release 8/13/18 SOUTH AMBOY – Summer fun continues through August at the Dowdell Library with 3D Magic @ Your Library, Culinary Workshops, 3D Pen & U, End of Summer Party, MIY Fondue, and K-Nex Mini Golf. Take part in the Summer Clubs for kids, teens and adults and have a chance at fun prizes […]

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Movie Review: Christopher Robin

17 August 2018

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

17 August 2018

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Pets of the Week

17 August 2018

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LOOKING BACK

17 August 2018

 

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Swearing in of Victoria Kupsch as the new City Clerk

10 August 2018

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Perth Amboy Auxiliary Police a Model NJ Municipalities Can Replicate

10 August 2018

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Five Tax Breaks for New Parents

10 August 2018

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. New parents have their work cut out for them. Not only are they dealing with lost sleep, they also face the extra cost of raising a child. At least there are a lot of potential tax breaks available to them. Check out this list and share it with any new […]

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Summer Activities Continue Through August

10 August 2018

Press Release 8/6/18 SOUTH AMBOY – Summer fun continues through August at the Dowdell Library with 3D Magic @ Your Library, Culinary Workshops, 3D Pen & U, Nostalgia Night – Vinyl & Film Party, End of Summer Party, MIY Fondue, Animation Workshop, and K-Nex Mini Golf. Take part in the Summer Clubs for kids, teens and […]

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EDITORIAL: Taken Aback

10 August 2018

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

10 August 2018

Congratulations Elaine! Congratulations to Elaine and Best Wishes on your retirement. With Palm Trees and Piña Coladas, the party is over there. You deserve it because you paid your dues and then some. I recall visiting you at your office when you became City Clerk to congratulate you and now on your retirement again. Congratulations.  […]

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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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