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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

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Perth Amboy Launches First Dive Team in City’s History

20 July 2018

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Summer Fun at the Dowdell Library

20 July 2018

Press Release 7/9/18 SOUTH AMBOY – Summer fun highlights at the Dowdell Library include Summer Clubs, Family Name That Tune, Bilingual Storytime, Culinary Programs, Nostalgia Night, MIY Jewelry, Video Games & 3D Magic for Adult Beginners, and more!    Take part in the Summer Clubs for kids, teens and adults and have a chance at […]

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EDITORIAL: You’re Stronger Than You Think

20 July 2018

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

20 July 2018

More Guns, More Deaths? A recent letter claimed more guns cause more gun deaths. This ignores the facts. Canada has a higher rate of gun ownership but a lower rate of gun deaths than America. There are other factors such as latitude and population density. States near the southern border or gulf coast have higher […]

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No Child Goes Hungry in Perth Amboy

20 July 2018

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Riding For Warriors Raises Over $30,000 For Hope For The Warriors

20 July 2018

Air Force and Army Veterans Raises Money to Support A Warrior’s Wish Program for Wounded Veterans Press Release 7/12/18 UNION – The fourth annual Riding For Warriors recently wrapped its 17-day motorcycle journey raising more than $30,000 for Hope For The Warriors and its A Warrior’s Wish program. Celebrating 11 years of service, Hope For […]

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Perth Amboy Council: Clarifications or (Not)

20 July 2018

7/9/18 Caucus & 7/11/18 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – Handicapped parking came into question again during the 7/9/18 Caucus Meeting. An applicant by the name of Corona had been denied a handicapped parking spot (due to the maximum amount of handicapped spaces allowed on a block.) Council President Bill Petrick had asked this to be […]

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5 Finance Tips Everyone Wishes They Had Followed

20 July 2018

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. Sadly, it usually takes hard-won experience and costly mistakes to really internalize good financial advice.  Here are some of the top five things we all wish we knew and followed earlier in life: Pay yourself first Paying yourself first means taking a percentage of everything you earn and saving it. […]

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E&C Republicans Reject Pallone Amendment Requesting a Hearing on Family Separation

20 July 2018

Press Release 6/27/18  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks during a Health Subcommittee markup on his amendment that urged the Committee to hold at least one hearing on the status and welfare of the children separated from their families as a result of the Trump […]

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Perth Amboy Public Library Events

20 July 2018

PERTH AMBOY – Make Your Own Instruments – Tuesday, July 17th, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Ages 13-18, Registration required Local Artist Isaiah Jay Performs – Friday, July 20th, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Registration required Sound Wave Art – Tuesday, July 24th, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Ages 13-18, Registration required Library Open Mic Night – Friday, […]

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SLIDE SHOW: Mayoral Citations for Participation in the Fire Safety Initiative

20 July 2018

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SLIDE SHOW: Ukrainian Cultural Festival

20 July 2018

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SLIDE SHOW: Saint Stan’s Carnival

20 July 2018

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

20 July 2018

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Pet of the Week

20 July 2018

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LOOKING BACK

20 July 2018

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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