City News | October 15, 2026
Perth Amboy Featured in Fall 2026 Urban Mayors Press
The City of Perth Amboy is featured in the Fall 2026
edition of Urban Mayors Press, with two articles
by Mayor Helmin J. Caba highlighting redevelopment,
economic investment, public safety, and the City's
ongoing work to strengthen its neighborhoods.
The articles examine the progress made in Perth Amboy,
the challenges that remain, and the importance of
planning for the City's future.
More than $1 Billion in Redevelopment:
Building Perth Amboy's Future
By Mayor Helmin J. Caba | Page 7
Perth Amboy has attracted more than $1 billion in
redevelopment and private investment, supporting
the transformation of former industrial properties,
new housing opportunities, commercial development,
and expansion of the City's tax base.
The article highlights projects including Gateway,
Kushner's waterfront development, BridgePort II,
and Buckeye Raritan Bay Terminal, along with the
City's approach to environmental cleanup and
responsible redevelopment.
Read the Redevelopment Article — Page 7
More Residents, Less Crime:
Lessons Learned in Perth Amboy
By Mayor Helmin J. Caba | Page 10
As Perth Amboy continues to grow, public safety
remains a priority. The article discusses the
City's experience with declining crime, investments
in police technology, data-driven policing, and
community partnerships.
Mayor Caba also addresses the importance of
prevention, mental health response, and sustained
investment in building safer neighborhoods.
Read the Public Safety Article — Page 10
Read the Full Publication
Urban Mayors Press is a publication of the
New Jersey Urban Mayors Association. The Fall 2026
edition includes perspectives and information from
municipalities throughout New Jersey.
View Fall 2026 Urban Mayors Press
Perth Amboy se destaca en Urban Mayors Press
La Ciudad de Perth Amboy aparece en la edición de
otoño de 2026 de Urban Mayors Press, con dos
artículos del alcalde Helmin J. Caba sobre el
redesarrollo, la inversión económica y la seguridad
pública.
El primer artículo, en la página 7, destaca más de
mil millones de dólares en proyectos de redesarrollo
e inversión privada, así como los esfuerzos para
transformar antiguas propiedades industriales y
ampliar las oportunidades económicas.
El segundo artículo, en la página 10, aborda los
avances en seguridad pública, la reducción de ciertos
delitos y la importancia de la tecnología, la
prevención y la colaboración comunitaria.
Consulte la publicación completa (en inglés)
Source: Fall 2026 Urban Mayors Press,
New Jersey Urban Mayors Association.