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South Amboy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

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PA-AFT Demonstrates

24 June 2016

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SLIDE SHOW: Festa Di San Antonio, Good Shepherd Parish

24 June 2016

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SLIDE SHOW: Greek Festival, St. Demtrios Greek Orthodox Church

24 June 2016

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This Week in World War II: 75 Years Ago

24 June 2016

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LOOKING BACK

24 June 2016

PERTH AMBOY – Mr. Dan Zuber, Manager of the Foodtown Meat Department, helps out Mrs. Mary Weaver and Mrs. Sherrill Gilbert. *Photo Courtesy of Perth Amboy Free Public Library

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Saint Stan’s Carnival, June 22-25

23 June 2016

SAYREVILLE –  St. Stan’s Carnival on Main Street and MacArthur Avenue, Sayreville on Wed., June 22 thru Thurs,  June 23 – 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri., June 24 thru Sat. June 25 – 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Food Tent with Ethnic and American Foods, Mouth Watering Seafood Area, Los Vegas “Money” Wheel for […]

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Andes Festival 6/25/16

23 June 2016

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Ukrainian Cultural Festival June 25

23 June 2016

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Community Events

23 June 2016

Raritan Bay Cruisers Car Show Starting on Tuesdays, May 10 - Sept. 27, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., weather permitting. Pizza Hut, Rte. 9, Woodbridge (Wal-Mart Parking Lot) Trophies awarded, plus one Cancer Trophy Award. For more info call 732-585-7365. Poet’s Wednesdays WOODBRIDGE –

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Seeking Last Minute Donations: Celebrate Our Stars & Stripes

23 June 2016

PERTH AMBOY/SOUTH AMBOY – The “Celebrate our Stars & Stripes” fireworks display over Raritan Bay on July 1st and the festivities along the waterfront in Perth Amboy and South Amboy are just ten days away. Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz, South Amboy Mayor Fred Henry, and “Celebrate” Chairman Barry Rosengarten remind companies, organizations and individuals […]

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South Amboy Receives Go Ahead to Start Ferry Terminal Site Construction

17 June 2016

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Police Chief Fired

17 June 2016

PERTH AMBOY – Police Chief Benjamin Ruiz, who was recently arrested and charged with trespassing at a Smith Street convenience  store  property has officially been terminated from his position. The termination was based on the New Jersey Civil Service Commission rules and regulations. This is effective as of June 7, 2016. This August Ruiz is […]

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Butting Heads: 6/8/16 Council Meeting

17 June 2016

PERTH AMBOY – Ordinance No. 1 – An Ordinance adopting an amendment of Article II of Chapter 98 of the Code of the City of Perth Amboy: Public Contracting. Resident Stanley Sierakowski requested that the Council please vote against this. “Kushner and the Mayor will benefit if this is passed. The Mayor is the chair […]

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Remember Flag Day 6-14-16

17 June 2016

In the recent killings in San Bernardino, California and Orlando, Florida, we got another wake up call. This got us thinking about how great of a country America really is. Unfortunately, some people have rights that they shouldn’t have. Look at the background of the assailants. The most disturbing part is that these individuals and […]

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

17 June 2016

They Didn’t Walk Over Us – They Trampled Over Us At the beginning of May, the Mayor’s Office called us (the American Legion Post #45 in Perth Amboy) regards to the Memorial Day Program. First, let me tell you a little bit about what the American Legion does: Prior to Memorial Day, ,the American Legionaries […]

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LEAF Red Carpet Gala

17 June 2016

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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