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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

Helping the Homeless: Did You Know?

22 September 2017

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Every year, during the last week in January, a “Point in Time” survey is conducted by Middlesex County. This annual survey helps to develop a snapshot of the number of, and reasons for, homeless persons in our County. On January 26, 2016, 294 households containing 457 individuals reported being “literally […]

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YMCA Celebrates New Americans

22 September 2017

RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA Joins Welcoming America &  Hundreds of Communities to  Celebrate New Americans During Welcoming Week Press Release – 9/15/17 PERTH AMBOY—This Welcoming Week, taking place Sept. 15–24, 2017, RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA will join Welcoming America and hundreds of YMCAs and other organizations nationwide in hosting events to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to […]

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New Jersey’s Paella Cook-off Pits Top Chefs

22 September 2017

Press Release 9/18/17 PERTH AMBOY – The epic New Jersey Paella Cook-off will pit elite Mediterranean-cuisine chefs in a competition staged at Perth Amboy’s scenic Waterfront Marina. The Cook-off and Third Annual Statewide Paella Festival will be held on Sunday, September 24 from noon to 6 PM. The Marina is located at 260 Front Street, […]

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EDITORIAL: Food for Thought

22 September 2017

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Letter to the Editor: THE COMMUNITY VOICE

22 September 2017

Leave President Trump & His Family Alone! Because President Trump spent Labor Day Weekend at his golf club in New Jersey, an article in the newspapers indicated that the Branchburg, Bedminster, etc. assemblage were gearing up for their weekly motorcade that drives by the President’s National Golf Club. WHY? What do they hope to gain […]

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Perth Amboy Artworks Ferry Slip Series Finale on October 7th

22 September 2017

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Board Member Jose Rodriguez Resigns

22 September 2017

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PRAHD Receives $50,000 Grant for Respite & Home Healthcare Program

22 September 2017

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – The Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, Inc. (PRAHD) has been awarded a $50,000 grant to support the agency’s Resources for Independent Living (REFIL) Program – a home healthcare service primarily for seniors, developmentally disabled individuals and their caregivers. This award marks the second consecutive year of funding from the […]

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Family Feud Auditions in New York, Oct. 21-22

22 September 2017

NEW YORK, NY – To apply for the New York tryouts go to familyfeud.com/audition Instructions Apply online in order to schedule an audition. We love when families include pictures and a video to their applications! If you are able to include a video, then at least 5 family members are required. Briefly introduce yourselves, tell […]

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Story Time Returns to the Perth Amboy Free Public Library!

22 September 2017

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – The classic library service is back at the Perth Amboy Free Public Library! Join us for a fun time to meet other parents and kids for interactive reading, rhymes, music and games for kids to develop early literacy skills, socialization, and play. Our story time schedule is as follows: Tuesday, […]

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Free Programs & Activities @ Dowdell Library

22 September 2017

Press Release 9/18/17 SOUTH AMBOY – Get back in the groove of the school year at Dowdell Library with free health screenings, bilingual storytimes, a local business breakfast and a banned book week contest. Discover ways to stay healthy this Fall! Get fit with a free health screening provided by St. Peter’s University Hospital on […]

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SLIDE SHOW: Perth Amboy Remembers 9-11-01

22 September 2017

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SLIDE SHOW: BID Annual Classic Car Show

22 September 2017

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

22 September 2017

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Pet of the Week

22 September 2017

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LOOKING BACK

22 September 2017

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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