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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

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Details of the Ben Ruiz Trial

07 October 2016

By: Jennifer Goldberg & Charlie Kratovil / New Brunswick Today PERTH AMBOY – A jury seated at the Middlesex County Courthouse decided on September 20 that former Perth Amboy Police Chief Benjamin Ruiz is not guilty of official misconduct, theft of services, and witness tampering. Ruiz was potentially facing 5 to 10 years in prison […]

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Major Rosa M. Ramos Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel

07 October 2016

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SLIDE SHOW: Fishing Derby

07 October 2016

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SLIDE SHOW: Boy Scouts Vale la Pena! 2016 Service Awards Dinner

07 October 2016

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Vitale-Sweeney Bill Extending Unemployment Benefits to Workers on Strike Heads to Governor

07 October 2016

Press Release 9/29/16 TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale and Senate President Steve Sweeney that would extend unemployment insurance benefits to workers on strike during a labor dispute was approved by the Assembly today, sending it to the governor’s desk. “Workers deserve fair compensation and to be treated with dignity and respect. […]

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Pets of the Week

07 October 2016

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

07 October 2016

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LOOKING BACK

07 October 2016

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Mayor’s Community Dinners

05 October 2016

PERTH AMBOY – Local churches, organizations and businesses have partnered to sponsor the Sunday Community Dinners for those in need of a warm meal and good company on the dates listed below from 4 p.m to 7 p.m. at the Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center at One Olive Street, Perth Amboy, NJ. October 2, October […]

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Community Calendar – Upcoming Events

05 October 2016

Community Dinners PERTH AMBOY – Local churches, organizations and businesses have partnered to sponsor the Sunday Community Dinners for those in need of a warm meal and good company on the dates listed below from 4 p.m to 7 p.m. at the Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center at One Olive Street, Perth Amboy, NJ. October […]

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Domestic Violence Response Team’s Annual Candlelight Vigil and Flag Raising – October 6

05 October 2016

PERTH AMBOY – 5th Annual Silent Witness Candlelight Vigil on Thursday, October 6, 2016.  Perth Amboy Domestic Violence Response Team Invites you to our Flag Raising at City Hall Circle at 6 p.m., immediately followed by the 5th Annual Silent Witness Prayer Vigil at the Perth Amboy Waterfront (Butterfly Garden) on the Corner of High […]

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Former Delaney Homes Site Set as Home of New High School

30 September 2016

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Ex-Perth Amboy Police Chief Found Not Guilty On All Counts

30 September 2016

NEW BRUNSWICK – Former Perth Amboy Police Chief Benjamin Ruiz was indicted for theft of services in February 2015. Ruiz pleaded not guilty of the charges. His trial began in the courtroom of Superior Court Judge Diane Pincus in New Brunswick on August 30, 2016. The trial ended on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 just before […]

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Police Activity on Friday, 9/23/16, Closes Section of Smith Street

30 September 2016

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EDITORIAL: Sometimes Politics Get in the Way

30 September 2016

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Editorial Correction

30 September 2016

The editorial that was published in the September 21, 2016 edition erroneously identified a bomb going off in Seaside Heights, NJ. That is incorrect. The explosive device was located in a garbage can and went off near a scheduled 5K run supporting Marines and the Navy in Seaside Park, NJ. There were no injuries. Thank […]

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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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