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This Month in the Civil War — 160 Years Ago

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Help is on the Way

19 March 2021

Press Release 3/12/21 Dear Neighbors, NEW JERSEY – This week, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law. It will go a long way toward crushing the coronavirus, delivering help to struggling families, and rebuilding our economy. It’s exactly the kind of response we need to end this public health and economic crisis. I […]

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Shortage of Bilingual Spanish-Speaking Advocates for Children in Foster Care

19 March 2021

Press Release MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Spanish-speaking children in foster care too often have to wait longer than their English-speaking counterparts to be provided with a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). CASAs serve a vital role in advocating for a child’s best interest in court and there are not enough bilingual CASA volunteers to meet the […]

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Woodbridge Public Library Events

19 March 2021

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Dowdell Library Events

19 March 2021

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Hackensack Meridian Health Establishes Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation

19 March 2021

Press Release 3/11/21 EDISON, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Health, the largest, most comprehensive and integrated health care network in New Jersey, today announced the formation of Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation. The newly created foundation will serve as the parent organization for the network’s 10 community-based hospital foundations. In addition to raising funds for the network’s […]

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World War II — 75 Years Ago

19 March 2021

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Pet of the Week

19 March 2021

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LOOKING BACK

19 March 2021

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This Week’s NJ COVID-19 Updates

19 March 2021

Do you have questions about when and where you can receive the COVID-19 vaccine, contact tracing, traveling to or from the State of New Jersey, or even finding a new job? The State of New Jersey offers up-to-date information, resources, and guidance at our COVID-19 Information Hub. Outdoor Interstate Youth Sports Can Resume As of […]

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Clothing Drive

08 March 2021

PERTH AMBOY – What’s in your closet? On Saturday, March 13, 2021, the Criollos Athletic Club is holding a Clothing Drive. Drop-off is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m at the corner of Market Street & Herbert Street, Perth Amboy, NJ. PLEASE PUT ALL ITEMS IN WELL TIED TRASH BAGS. Accepted items are: Clothing/Shoes Household […]

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Covid Vaccine Availability & Administration Procedures Discussed

05 March 2021

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Editorial | Perseverance: Benefiting Mankind

05 March 2021

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THE COMMUNITY VOICE: Letter to the Editor

05 March 2021

Letter from Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez 19th Legislative District Representing my hometown as a member of the General Assembly has been one of the great honors of my lifetime. I am proud of the progress our great city has made over the past three years and the role I have been able to take in supporting […]

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Disputing Facts, Stats, and Walking Back

05 March 2021

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Ouch! Flexing Their Muscles

05 March 2021

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Vitale, Coughlin & Lopez On Launch of NJ Smart Emergency Rental Assistance Program in Middlesex County

05 March 2021

Press Release TRENTON – Senator Joseph F. Vitale, Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin and Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (all D-Middlesex) released the following joint statement on the announcement that statewide nonprofit NJSHARES will be launching the “NJ SMART” Emergency Rental Assistance Program in the 19th District: “Families and residents of the 19th District have suffered tremendous […]

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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