Featured Stories
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

Barbara Skokan Statement

18 July 2014

The Festering Carbuncle After receiving a disturbing call from a longtime friend concerning a denigrating posting on Facebook which in my humble opinion is interpreted as libelous, concerned a Vice-Principal in the Perth Amboy School System. I went to her home to see it for myself. First hand! I was appalled by the coarseness of […]

Read the full story

Posted in Local Perspectives, News, Schools0 Comments

EDITORIAL: Don’t Punish the Majority for the Indiscretions of a Few

18 July 2014

When I walk down Smith Street, I am occasionally stopped by residents who lament the removal of the benches that were located at Fink Park and elsewhere downtown. Some individuals have used those benches  to sleep on and illegal activities have taken place there. But most importantly, I have seen shoppers or families using those […]

Read the full story

Posted in Editorial, Local Perspectives0 Comments

COMMUNITY VOICE: Ken Gonzalez, a Gentleman

18 July 2014

I have read the various critiques that have been written about Mr. Gonzalez. While I will confess that I am purely ignorant about politics, I must say that for all the years I have known Mr. Gonzalez, he has always been a gentleman and kind of an oddity in our modern society. He is the […]

Read the full story

Posted in Letters to the Editor, Local Perspectives0 Comments

PHOTO GALLERY: Ukrainian Festival – 6/21/14 – Perth Amboy

18 July 2014

*Photos by Paul W. Wang

Read the full story

Posted in Carousel, Community Events0 Comments

PHOTO GALLERY: Rev. Al Sharpton Visits The Cathedral International – 6/23/14 – Perth Amboy

18 July 2014

* Photos by Eric Salvary

Read the full story

Posted in Carousel, Community Events, News, Photo Gallery0 Comments

Shull School Flea Market – Perth Amboy – 6/8/14

18 July 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Shull School  hosted their annual flea market on Sunday, June 8, 2014.  It was one of the last activities held at the school before the end of the school year. There was a variety of merchandise for shoppers to look through and purchase. It was a hot spring day as evidenced by […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events, News, Schools0 Comments

Tealicious Summer Kick-off Party held at Dowdell Library, South Amboy

18 July 2014

SOUTH AMBOY – the Dowdell Library of South Amboy had a kick-off a tealicious summer with a tea party on Monday, June 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 pm.  Tealicious blends and sweet refreshments were served, accompanied by door prizes and opportunities to win a tea basket. For more information on other summer events, contact […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events, News0 Comments

Movie Review: Dawn of Planet of the Apes

18 July 2014

By Anton Massopust III “Together. Apes Strong.” – Caesar Many science fiction franchises don’t get a second chance but Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is the second of the successfully rebooted franchise. More rare is the sequel that exceeds the original but Dawn shines above the first film, 2012’s Rise of the Planet of […]

Read the full story

Posted in Entertainment, Features0 Comments

LOOKING BACK: Girl’s Drum Corps

18 July 2014

PERTH AMBOY –  Perth Amboy Girl’s Drum Corps. July 4, 1956, Fourth of July Parade on Smith Street near the train station.

Read the full story

Posted in Carousel, Historical0 Comments

18th/19th Century Victorian Tea Fundraiser, July 20

18 July 2014

PERTH AMBOY – A Tea Fundraiser for the Perth Amboy Domestic Violence Response Team will be held at the Knights of Columbus, 228 High St, Perth Amboy on Sunday, July 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission $10 pp. Sponsored by the Perth Amboy Police Domestic Violence Response Team.

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events0 Comments

COMMUNITY VOICE: A Pattern of Behavior for Perth Amboy Board of Education

18 July 2014

There have been many occasions that I thought called for attention to an ever prevailing pattern of behavior for Perth Amboy Board of Education but now as the district’s Affirmative Action Officer and Human Resource Manager  I think it requires immediate attention from the Department of Education as well as the Division of Civil Rights/EEOC. […]

Read the full story

Posted in Letters to the Editor, Local Perspectives0 Comments

Food Stamps Assistance

18 July 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Every Wednesday there will be a Food Stamps Assistance Program, from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. at JRF’s Family Success Center. JRF’s Family Success Center families to come in and meet with a representative from the Community Food Bank of NJ to assist with food stamps application and eligibility guidelines. For additional information […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events0 Comments

BBQ Showdown in South Amboy, Sept. 28

18 July 2014

SOUTH AMBOY – Best BBQ Event in Central NJ! Sunday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, South Amboy. Free Admission. Join us for the Biggest BBQ extravaganza in Central New Jersey at the beautiful waterfront park!  The Best Gourmet BBQ Food Trucks in the area…Bands including After the Reign, […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events0 Comments

Crafty Kids, July 22

18 July 2014

WOODBRIDGE – CRAFTY KIDS No-Slip Socks at Woodbridge Housing Authority, July 22, 12 p.m.-.3 p.m. JRF’s Family Success Center and AmeriCorps are offering several arts and crafts activities this summer at 10 Bunns Lane, Woodbridge, NJ. Feel free to join us in creating memories with your children they will never forget.

Read the full story

Posted in Community Events0 Comments

Perth Amboy Family Day 2014, Aug. 2, (free to all residents)

16 July 2014

City of Perth Amboy 6th Annual Family Day, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Rain date: Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014.)

Read the full story

Posted in Carousel, Community Events0 Comments

YMCA Is Available as Cooling Center

11 July 2014

The YMCA has opened its doors as a cooling center. Please pass the word to our seniors and persons in need.

Read the full story

Posted in Health, News0 Comments

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