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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

Advisory: Code Blue Shelter Open in Perth Amboy Tonight

30 January 2017

PERTH AMBOY – The Office of Emergency Management has announced a “Code Blue” in the City of Perth Amboy.  A shelter has been designated for the public for tonight due to low temperatures: The Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center, located at 1 Olive Street, will be open overnight tonight, Tuesday, January 30th from 8 PM until […]

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

27 January 2017

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Tom’s Tax Tips: Knowing ‘The Line’ Creates Opportunity

27 January 2017

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. A simple way to think about your 1040 tax return is focusing on a single line, your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). Anything “above the line” creates an AGI that can yield tax opportunities or tax consequences for anything “below the line.” Being aware of “the line” and the impact it […]

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In Defense of the Defense Vehicle – 1/9/17 Caucus & 1/11/17 Council Meeting

27 January 2017

PERTH AMBOY – R-17-1/17 – Authorizing the Perth Amboy Police Department to acquire a Navastar MaxPro MRAP Vehicle from the Federal 1033 LESO Program. This $65,000 vehicle only cost the City $6,500 (shipping cost) because the Federal Government no longer had any use for it. It was offered to any municipality instead of it being […]

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Perth Amboy Student Attends Presidential Inauguration Leadership Summit

27 January 2017

*Photos Submitted by Carmen Torres

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Historical Society Looking to Take Next Steps in South Amboy – 1/11/17 Council Meeting

27 January 2017

By Joseph L. Kuchie SOUTH AMBOY – Mary Szaro, the President of the South Amboy Historical Society, spoke to the city’s council members last Wednesday about the future of the organization. Szaro spoke of the city’s rich historical history and the steps the organization has taken since being founded in 2011. She now believes that […]

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Our Perspective on the Women’s March on Washington 1/20/17-1/22/17

27 January 2017

This past weekend saw the Inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. The crowds included people from all over the world, but the most talked about event was the Women’s March which not only occurred in Washington D.C. ,but nationwide and all over the world. This march began because of […]

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Hands Across City Hall, Perth Amboy, 1/19/17

27 January 2017

*Photos by Paul W. Wang

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19th Legislative District Democratic Leaders Endorse Joe Vitale for State Senate; Craig Coughlin and Yvonne Lopez for General Assembly

27 January 2017

Press Release 1/20/17 PERTH AMBOY – Democratic leaders across the 19th Legislative District today endorsed State Senator Joe Vitale as their candidate for State Senate and Assemblyman Craig Coughlin and Perth Amboy community leader Yvonne Lopez as their candidates for the General Assembly. Vitale, a Woodbridge resident who has served in the State Senate since […]

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Arguments Still Continue – 1/11/17 Council Meeting

27 January 2017

PERTH AMBOY – Former Councilwoman Lisa Nanton had a problem with Communication No. 13 where Law Director Louis N. Rainone told the Council that they were in violation of the Faulkner Act by continuing to use the services of Attorney Robert Tarver. Tarver was the attorney hired by the Council to conduct an investigation into […]

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Six Thousand New Jersey Women and Allies March on Trenton

27 January 2017

Supporters Stand in Solidarity with Marchers at The Women’s March on Washington and More Than 600 Sister Marches Across the U.S. Press Release 1/21/17 TRENTON – On Saturday January 21, six thousand women, their families, and their allies arrived in our state’s capital city to participate in the Women’s March on Trenton. The day’s events […]

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Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. – The Cathedral International, 1/16/17

27 January 2017

*Photos by Eric Salvary

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Celebrating the Life Of Richie Pryce in a Memorial Service on Feb. 25

27 January 2017

Press Release PERTH AMBOY- Violence took his life but his legacy continues to speak out against the violent behavior that devastates communities. Richie Pryce was gunned down one year ago, and one year later his vision of starting a non-profit organization is alive and closer to becoming a reality.  Saturday, February 25, 2017, 6:00 p.m. […]

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PA Resident Edison Jaquez Shares Value of Mentorship On Newark Public Radio’s ‘WBGO Journal’

27 January 2017

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Girl Scout Cookie Bake

27 January 2017

Photos Submitted by Lorraine McCartney

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St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Blessing of the Water Perth Amboy 1/22/17

27 January 2017

*Photos by Paul W. Wang

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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