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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

COMMUNITY VOICE: You or Me

10 January 2014

I spent November and part of December 2013 in a hospital. I consider it one of the best hospitals of NJ. I think Joe Torre of the Yankees would agree with me because he was also a patient there. As I laid in my hospital bed day and night, I started to think about Nursing […]

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PRAHD Three Kings Day – Perth Amboy

10 January 2014

*Photos by Paul W. Wang

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Jewish Renaissance Medical Center Launches Group Prenatal Care Services

10 January 2014

  Press Release – Dec. 18, 2013 PERTH AMBOY – Jewish Renaissance Medical Center (JRMC) has launched group prenatal care services as an option for all pregnant women. The group model of prenatal care would include a new “STRONG START Centering Pregnancy®” initiative for Medicaid eligible pregnant patients as well. Representatives from the US Department […]

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Your Cervical Health Update

10 January 2014

By Dr. Steven Goldberg PERTH AMBOY – Cervical Health Awareness Month in January is an opportunity to raise awareness about how women can protect themselves from HPV (human papillomavirus) and cervical cancer. About 20 million Americans currently have HPV, the most common sexually transmitted disease. In addition, 14 million people become infected each year. HPV […]

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Mark These Tax Dates On Your 2014 Calendar

10 January 2014

Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka Don’t subject yourself to tax penalties for missing important filing deadlines in 2014. Get out your 2014 calendar and mark any of the following tax deadlines that apply to you or your business. • January 15 – Due date for the fourth and final installment of 2013 estimated tax for individuals […]

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Independent Contractor Or Employee: The Distinction Matters To The IRS

10 January 2014

There is a considerable financial incentive for businesses to want to classify workers as independent contractors rather than as employees. For employees, a business is required to pay payroll taxes and other employee benefits such as paid time off and pension contributions. None of these is required with independent contractors. Depending on the type of […]

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LOOKING BACK: Blizzard of 1888

10 January 2014

This photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission.      *Photo Courtesy of the Kearny Cottage Historical Society

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Zumba Fitness Classes

10 January 2014

The Sayreville Recreation Department will continue to offer Zumba and Core Fitness on Thursdays at 3:45 p.m. Classes start January 16th and run 8 weeks. Classes are located at Samsel Upper Elementary School on Ernston Road, in the auxiliary gym. Fee is $60. Pre-registration is required. Registration starts January 2, 2014. For more information please […]

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Middlesex County Long Term Recovery Group Meeting

10 January 2014

MILTOWN – Please note the monthly MCLTRG Meeting will be held Monday, January 13th, at 10AM, at the United Way of Central Jersey office located at 32 Ford Avenue, Milltown, NJ 08850, lower level conference room. If you have any questions, please contact Candace Crane at candace@middlesexltrg.org.

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JRF Family Success Center Events for January

10 January 2014

• Every 1st Thursday of the month: Parent Advisory Board Meetings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. FSC hosts its advisory board meetings every first Thursday of the month in the evening. Come join us be a support to your family, community, and FSC with feed back and community advocacy. Refreshments provided. If interested please call (732)638-5063 ext: […]

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Pallone Announces $16.5 Million in Sandy Recovery Funds for Long Branch and Middlesex County Utilities Authority Projects

10 January 2014

News Release 1/6/13 WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that Long Branch and the Middlesex County Utilities Authority will be receiving more than $16.5 million in federal funding for continued projects as a result of Superstorm Sandy. The funding is being provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) via the Sandy […]

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Pharmacist in Charge of Shayona Pharmacy Arrested

03 January 2014

Rita Pate, the pharmacist in charge of Shayona Pharmacy on Smith Street was arrested for being involved in a massive prescription painkiller scheme that funneled millions of pills to longshoremen on Staten Island and Brooklyn, authorities say.

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Christmas Party at Holy Trinity Auditorium – Perth Amboy

03 January 2014

*Photos by Joe Bayona

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JRF Breakfast With Santa at Olive Street – Perth Amboy

03 January 2014

*Photos by Bob Ned

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Buckeye Partners Recognizes Trade Unions for Modernization of Perth Amboy Facility

03 January 2014

Perth Amboy a Major Part of $500 Million Investment in New Jersey By Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – Buckeye Partners L.P. is a publicly traded master limited partnership that owns and operates one of the largest independent liquid petroleum products pipeline systems in the United States. A pipeline transportation company, Buckeye owns approximately 100 liquid […]

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PRAHD Christmas Party – Perth Amboy

03 January 2014

*Photos by Bob Ned

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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