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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

LOOKING BACK: Woolworths,1960

13 December 2013

PERTH AMBOY – 1960’s -Woolworths, Smith Street

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Pet Photos with Santa

12 December 2013

PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Animal shelter is hosting “Pet Photos with Santa.” For a donation of $5.00, you can come and have a photo of your pet taken with Santa. When: Sunday December 15, 2013 12-3pm Where: 597 Fayette Street, Perth Amboy, 732-324-3877 There will be goodies and refreshments.  

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SHOOTING: Police release 911 call from Dixon Ridriguez’ mother

08 December 2013

Click on the picture to access the audio of the 911 call. Clicking here will take you to NJ.com which has a brief video report and the audio of the 911 call.

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‘We Want JUSTICE’

06 December 2013

Demonstrators marched from Hall Avenue in Perth Amboy to City Hall to ask for justice in fatal shooting of Dixon Rodriguez.

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Police shoot 32-year-old man on Hall Avenue

06 December 2013

A 32-year-old man was shot and killed by a Perth Amboy police officer early Thursday afternoon on Hall Avenue. Relatives say he had the mental capacity of a 12-year old. Dixon Rodriguez reportedly had a knife in his hand when he was shot, according to media reports. The Amboy Guardian will update this story a […]

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Not A Smooth Land-ings

06 December 2013

They Bought Into It – But They’re No Longer Buying It! PERTH AMBOY – The original plans for Landings at Harborside included views of Staten Island Sound and the Raritan Bay, a 4 mi. Walkway along the Waterfront, a marina, 8,500 ft. of retail space, ferry service to New York, shops, cafes and parks. Little […]

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Million Misfit Sock March

06 December 2013

PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Girl Scouts took part in the national “Girl Scout Million Misfit Sock March” an anti-bullying rally at the Flynn School on Friday October 25.

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EDITORIAL: Thanks/Giving

06 December 2013

During the holiday season, many organizations come together to help feed and clothe the homeless and those less fortunate. But not all of those who come to partake in the feasting may be homeless.

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COMMUNITY VOICE: HUBS

06 December 2013

I just finished reading the HUBS article. My uncle Harry Springer was one of the founders. I never knew that. They also contribute regularly to the Friends of the Perth Amboy Library and before that, to Celebrate Perth Amboy/ SOCL. Very nice article.Thank you for printing my article and the photos. It was such a […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: The Trujillo Foundation

06 December 2013

On November 23rd the foundation, whose founder is Mr. Eddie Trujillo owner of Supremo Food Markets, had our annual Thanksgiving Feast which fed 758 food pantry recipients. The event is put together with the help of our local restaurant who prepare the food for the event and our volunteers who set up the hall and […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: John Fitzgerald Kennedy

06 December 2013

The Question is, “Where were you on November 22, 1963 when President Kennedy was assassinated? Let’s turn the clock back to the spring of 1958. I was at the University of Alabama. The month was March. I was getting ready to play baseball and graduate in June. I was on a roll, but the man […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: My Perth Amboy, My Rambling Thoughts

06 December 2013

A beautiful waterfront, way too much history to keep in book, too much culture to put into words. Welcome to Perth Amboy. Even though Perth Amboy is an ultra-amazing city which I consider my home town, when I tell people I’m from Perth Amboy their face turns to delight or disgust. A lot of people […]

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‘Tis definitely the season to eat, drink and be merry, but there’s a fine line between festive and far gone

06 December 2013

Press Release, Nov. 26 — By Nanditha Krishnamsetty, MD — A lot of holiday traditions involve alcohol. You’re with friends and family you may not see all the time, and you really want to have a good time, so you celebrate with a few drinks, and then maybe a few more.

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Cookie Walk

06 December 2013

PERTH AMBOY – St. John’s the Baptist Orthodox Church, Perth Amboy is having a Christmas Cookie Walk on Sat. Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at St. John’s Church Hall, Division St. Assortment of Ethnic and Christmas Cookies. Price is $10 a pound.

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Santa Fly-in

06 December 2013

Press Release — PRINCETON – Thirty-eight years ago, the idea of having Santa fly into the Princeton Airport for the area children to watch was brought to life. Throughout the years, this has evolved into a wonderful annual event for families and those less fortunate. The tradition will continue this year on Tuesday, December 24th, […]

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Trujillo Foundation Thanksgiving Friendship Feast – Perth Amboy

06 December 2013

Last Saturday, Nov. 23 at the St. Vincent dePaul a pre-Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by the Trujillo Foundation and White Rose Foods was held. There were over 700 men, women and children in attendance.

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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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