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Community Calendar for week of Sept. 7, 2016

07 September 2016

Farmers’ Market Raritan Bay Area YMCA Farmers’ Market is back! Our outdoor Farmers’ Market is held in the YMCA’s parking lot at 357 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ. Every Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting July 26. Fruits vegetables, plants and much more… Remaining Dates: September 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, 18, […]

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Boys Scouts of America 2016 Award Dinner Honors Steve Jobin, President & CEO of the Raritan Bay Area YMCA

07 September 2016

Press Release 8/31/16 PERTH AMBOY – Steve Jobin, President & CEO of the RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA in Perth Amboy to be honored at the Boys Scouts of America Scouting… Vale la Pena! 2016 Service Award Dinner to be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at The Armory in Perth Amboy, NJ. As a resident […]

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Annual Children’s Musical Showcases Singing, Dancing, Acting Along with a Live Band

07 September 2016

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – “Taste your words before you spit them out, ‘cause you can’t take them back,” – words from one of the songs in the kid’s musical production at Cathedral International. This annual fun event renders a timely message against bullying, highlights the power of words and promotes the value of faithful […]

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NAACP Local Branches Host Community Prayer Power Vigil: Prayer for ACTION!

07 September 2016

Press Release 9/3/16 CARTERET, PERTH AMBOY, RAHWAY, SAYREVILLE, SOUTH AMBOY, AND WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – Two local NAACP branches unite with the faith community to join in Prayer for ACTION! The recent tragedies that our nation has faced with violence and the deaths of unarmed black men and women and law enforcement officers creates a greater […]

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B-Men Mentoring Founder Edison Jaquez Holds Book Signing for His Memoir, ‘A Second Chance’

07 September 2016

Press Release 8/31/16 EDISON –The question of how to empower youth in underserved communities to become successful adults is a burning one, and Edison Jaquez has answers. Jaquez has devoted his life to serving and supporting the youth of New Jersey; he founded life-changing mentoring programs B-Men and BYOUtiful to provide young men and women […]

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Perth Amboy High School Class of ’66 Celebrating 50th Reunion

07 September 2016

PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy High School Class of 66 will be celebrating their 50th Reunion on October 1 at 7 p.m.  The reunion will take place at the Pines Manor, located on Route 27, Edison. This will be a great opportunity to reconnect with classmates, share a wonderful milestone and dance the night […]

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Pink Ribbon Gala – Oct. 15

07 September 2016

PERTH AMBOY – “Celebrate Perth Amboy – Pink Ribbon Gala” is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring its Second Annual “Pink Ribbon Gala”.  It is scheduled to take place on October 15, 2016 at the Cornucopia – St. Charles Vessel, 401 Riverview Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ.  The cost of the ticket is $125.00 per […]

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Special 9/11 Fifteenth Anniversary Issue next week

02 September 2016

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SLIDE SHOW: 5 Firefighters, Including City’s First Female Career Firefighter, Sworn In

02 September 2016

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Pallone Announces Legislation to Repair School Water Fountains Containing Lead

02 September 2016

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Susan Batista petition

02 September 2016

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Legislators Announce Plan To Aid Counties With Hurricane Preparations

02 September 2016

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EDITORIAL: Thanks to You

02 September 2016

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Letters to the Editor

02 September 2016

Censorship Has Come to America Facebook and YouTube will censor anyone if they post anything said or a video negative about Hillary Clinton, but it is not the case if you put something negative about Trump. If you do, it will be posted on Facebook or YouTube. What a way to go in America! NOW, we know […]

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Statement by Mayor Wilda Diaz Against Trump’s Message

02 September 2016

Press Release 8/26/16 PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz today voiced strong support for presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her efforts to expose Donald Trump’s message of hate. “Since the presidential campaign began Donald Trump has been preaching a message of hate towards immigrants particularly Latinos and Muslims,” said Diaz. “His recent retraction of anti-immigrant […]

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Alameda Center: 30 Years Of Clinical Excellence In Perth Amboy

02 September 2016

Press Release 8/24/16 PERTH AMBOY – August 16, 2016. Renowned for its outcome-oriented rehab, Alameda Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare is proud of its outstanding 30-year reputation of clinical excellence and the stellar team of specialized professionals that uphold this prestige. Among them, Maryann Cook, MSN, APN-BC, Nurse Practitioner at Alameda. Alameda Center is a […]

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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