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Kurv Industrial groundbreaking in Perth Amboy will create modern warehouse space plus new public park and new development site
 

Kurv Industrial groundbreaking in Perth Amboy will create modern warehouse space plus new public park and new development site

Lopez, Benson, Swain and Tully Introduce Bill Focused on School Bus Safety

08 June 2018

Press Release 5/29/18 TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Yvonne Lopez, Daniel Benson, Lisa Swain and Chris Tully requiring new school buses to be equipped with 3-point lap and shoulder safety belts was recently introduced in the General Assembly. “I’m so glad to be working with Assemblywoman Swain and Assemblyman Tully on this bill. […]

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Pallone Announces National Science Foundation Grants of $1 Million for Rutgers

08 June 2018

Press Release 5/31/18 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that Rutgers University received a grant totaling $1,033,667 to further its biological cell research and to train two post-doctoral scholars and up to ten undergraduate students in their fields. “Rutgers University is both a world-renowned research university and an outstanding teaching institution,” […]

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Deputy Majority Leader Asm. Annette Quijano Statement on Expungement Hearing

08 June 2018

Press Release 6/4/18 TRENTON – Assembly Judiciary Chairwoman Annette Quijano (D-Union) on Monday’s hearing discussing potential expungement concerns as part of marijuana legalization and decriminalization discussion: “Today’s discussion was just the beginning of a conversation that must be had before considering legalization of marijuana in New Jersey. “How do we develop fair, deliberate expungement procedures […]

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Registration for First Celebrate Our Stars & Stripes Boat Parade Set to Close June 16

08 June 2018

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EDITORIAL: Open Mouth, Insert Foot (Sometimes)

08 June 2018

Saying things that shouldn’t be said (especially in public) has been all over the news. I don’t know one person who hasn’t put their foot in their mouth at least once in their lifetime. Many individuals have been stupid enough to record and post these comments on social media. Today, especially with Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, […]

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letters to the Editor

08 June 2018

Opening Up A Can of Cockroaches On Friday May 25, 2018, a man named Harvey Weinstein, a Hollywood powerhouse was arrested by the NYPD for rape charges, sent to NY State Court, and released on one million dollars bail. Mr. Weinstein was accused by many women of rape over the years, and those in Hollywood knew this […]

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Community Events and Announcements

08 June 2018

Raritan Bay Cruisers Car Show Tuesdays, May 15 thru Oct. 9 from 6 – 9 p.m. Pizza Hut, Rte. 9, Woodbridge (Wal-Mart Parking Lot). Weather Permitting.  Rock & Roll Music, Trophies, Kids Games. Just Family Fun. For more info call 1-732-407-2396. Cruise Nights on Broadway SOUTH AMBOY – Come join DJ Richie, The Flash and […]

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Coughlin, Vitale Hail Signing into Law End of Surprise Medical Bills

08 June 2018

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Governor Signs Vitale-Singleton Bills to Protect the Benefits of Federal Health Care Law In NJ

08 June 2018

Press Release 5/30/18  TRENTON – The Governor today signed two bills authored by Senator Joe Vitale and Senator Troy Singleton that will help preserve the health care benefits of the Affordable Care Act by maintaining the viability of the individual mandate and establishing a reinsurance fund to help stabilize the insurance market. “Protecting the viability […]

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PRAHD Selects Kim V. Ruiz as New CEO

08 June 2018

Press Release PERTH AMBOY– The Puerto Rican Association for Human Development Inc. (PRAHD) today announced that Dr. Kim V. Ruiz, Esq. will serve as the organization’s next chief executive officer, effective June 1, 2018. Ms. Ruiz will be the third female chief executive officer in the history of the organization.  “After meticulous succession planning and […]

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Events at Dowdell Library

08 June 2018

Press Release 6/4/18 SOUTH AMBOY – Join the Dowdell Library for an Essential Oils Workshop, Adult Tea Party and an Alzheimer’s Program.   Gather with friends and neighbors on Monday, June 18 for a fun afternoon of events for adults which starts at 4 pm with the Adult Tea Party with delicious teas and light […]

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Protect Yourself From Port-Out Scams

08 June 2018

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. Mobile phones not only contain our personal details and information about everyone we know; they are used to verify our identities and unlock access to our financial accounts. Now scammers are using a process called a “port-out” to hack into our phones to change our passwords, steal our personal data […]

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Annual Re-Enactment of the Royal Governor’s Arrest

08 June 2018

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June 2018 Events at the Libraries of Woodbridge Township!

08 June 2018

Press Release 5/21/18 WOODBRIDGE/FORDS – Celebrate the coming summertime with fun, free events for all ages!  From role-playing games to knitting to learning about The Beatles the libraries of Woodbridge are the place to be.  All library events are open to all. No registration is required for these events. Come join our new RPG (Role-Playing […]

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Take A Hike!

08 June 2018

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Bill Requiring DEP to Update Shore Protection Master Plan Advances

08 June 2018

Downey and Pinkin are Sponsors Press Release 6/4/18 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Assemblywomen Joann Downey and Nancy Pinkin requiring the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to update the New Jersey Shore Protection Master Plan was approved by the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Monday. “It is imperative that we take the necessary steps to ensure […]

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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