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Obituary William Costas

07 May 2021

September 7, 1949 ~ April 8, 2021 (age 71) *Photos Submitted by Ray Kawka Jr. PERTH AMBOY – William “Billy” Costas – A lifetime worker at the Costas’ Snack Bar, loving brother. William “Billy” D. Costas, 71, of Perth Amboy passed away peacefully on April 8, 2021 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick. […]

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Unity Square Neighborhood Residents in New Brunswick Benefit from Generous PPE Donation

07 May 2021

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Aisha Glover, Verdis Robinson and Enrique Alonso Join The Citizens Campaign Board of Trustees

07 May 2021

Press Release 4/28/21 NEW JERSEY – The Citizens Campaign today announced that Aisha Glover, Vice-President of Urban Innovation at Audible, Verdis Robinson, an Associate at the Kettering Foundation and civic engagement consultant, and Enrique Alonso, Principal at SJP Properties, venture investor, and former Director of the National Basketball Association(NBA) for Latin America have joined its […]

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Middlesex County Emergency Rental Assistance Program Opens Online Application Portal Today, Monday, May 3

07 May 2021

Renters Struggling Financially Due to COVID-19 May Apply for Financial Assistance with Rent and Utilities Press Release 5/3/21      MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (MCERAP) will begin accepting applications for financial aid from renter households that are behind on rent and/or utility payments as a result of the COVID-19 […]

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Upcoming Meetings

07 May 2021

PERTH AMBOY CAUCUS  MEETING Monday, May 10, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, take notice that the Caucus Meeting of May 10, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. will be held  In the Council Chambers, 260 High Street, .Perth Amboy. Due to the limits on public gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

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Middlesex County Celebrates History Month and More this May with a Spectrum of Arts and Culture Events

07 May 2021

Residents Can Enjoy a Range of Free Exhibitions and Events Virtually Promoted by the Middlesex County Arts Institute WHAT: The Arts Institute of Middlesex County is presenting, promoting, and supporting a multitude of arts and culture events, exhibitions, and shows throughout the month of May. The month is packed with exciting programming primarily centered around […]

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Murphy, Benson & Vainieri Huttle Bill Prohibiting Discrimination by Insurers Against Living Organ Donors Now Law

07 May 2021

Press Release 4/30/21  TRENTON) – As part of ongoing efforts to support and encourage organ donation, a bill sponsored by Assembly Democrats Carol Murphy, Daniel Benson and Valerie Vainieri Huttle to prohibit insurance discrimination against living organ donors was signed into law Friday.  Although many organ donations take place after someone has died, living donors […]

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Pallone on Biden’s First Joint Address to Congress

07 May 2021

Press Release 4/28/21 Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement tonight on President Biden’s first Joint Address to Congress: “During his first 100 days in office President Biden has accomplished a tremendous amount to crush COVID-19 and provide relief to struggling families, including the largest expansion of health care coverage […]

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Covid-19 Vaccines: Visit a Megasite for Walk-In Appointments

07 May 2021

All six vaccine megasites are open for walk-in vaccinations during select times: •Atlantic County Megasite (Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City): 9 am to 4 pm •Bergen County Megasite (Racetrack at Meadowlands, 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford): 8 am to 12 pm •Burlington County Megasite (Moorestown Mall, 400 NJ-38, Moorestown): 9 am […]

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Pallone Leads NJ House Delegation in Request to Grant Financial Relief for Families Still Recovering from Sandy

07 May 2021

“All I want is to put closure on the storm. We shouldn’t be held accountable for mistakes we didn’t make.” -Sandy Survivor Chuck Griffin Press Release 4/30/21 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today led an appropriations request letter to provide relief for families currently required to pay back disaster relief funds they […]

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Covid News

07 May 2021

COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available at All Rite Aid Locations Appointments Can Be Made Online and Walk-In Appointments Available Press Release 4/30/21 CAMP HILL, Pa – Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) today announced it is now administering the COVID-19 vaccine at all locations, spanning more than 2,500 stores in 17 states. Following the latest guidance from the […]

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Khalid Anjum Appointed to the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority

07 May 2021

Press Release 4/26/21 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Khalid Anjum, Department Head of Business Innovations, Education & Opportunity at Middlesex County, has been appointed to the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority (TTFA) by Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin. “During his decades of service to the County, Khalid has proven himself as a innovative leader whose contributions […]

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Pallone Statement on the Trial of Derek Chauvin

07 May 2021

Press Release 4/20/21 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement on the guilty verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin: “Today’s verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin is a reminder that no one – not even law enforcement – is above the law. While a guilty verdict cannot bring […]

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Perth Amboy Awards CASA a Community Development Block Grant

07 May 2021

Press Release MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – CASA of Middlesex County is a proud new recipient of $15,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG funding) for fiscal year 2021. CASA will use the funding primarily to support the salaries of staff who provide training and coaching to the volunteers. Last year, 13% of children served by […]

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Pallone, Murphy Call for Investment in Coastal Resiliency Projects

07 May 2021

Press Release 4/30/21 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) wrote to President Biden today requesting support for living shoreline coastal resiliency projects that will help coastal communities combat climate change and rebuild the economy. President Biden’s American Jobs Planspecifically calls for investment in nature-based infrastructure to maximize coastal […]

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Dowdell Library Events

07 May 2021

Press Release SOUTH AMBOY — In May the chill in the air has been replaced with warm sunny afternoons, and all those April showers brought us plenty of May flowers. May is a great month to take a deep breath and appreciate the people and places we surround ourselves with, and at the Dowdell Library, […]

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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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