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This January 20th (2025), as we observe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday commemorating Dr. King's indelible impact on the Civil Rights movement, we also note its coincidence with President Donald Trump's historic inauguration. This alignment of events underscores a pivotal moment...
Police Chief David Strumolo announced that the Harrison Police Department is set to welcome twelve new officers to its ranks. This significant expansion includes two seasoned officers transferring from nearby forces and ten recruits, highlighting the department's proactive strategy to maintain...
The Harrison Redevelopment Agency's practices under Mayor James Fife, its longstanding chairman, continue to exhibit a troubling lack of transparency. On Monday, January 13, 2025, yet another instance emerged when the agency failed to post its meeting agenda in a timely manner on the Town of...
Starting Sunday, January 12, 2024, commuters using the PATH train from Harrison to New York City and Newark will need to dig a little deeper into their pockets. A new fare increase will see the price of a single PATH train ticket rise from $2.75 to $3.00, a move that coincides with New York...
The imminent closure of the Jersey Journal, a longstanding print publication designated for municipal legal advertisements in the Town of Harrison, underscores a broader challenge facing municipalities across New Jersey. With its last print run scheduled for February 1, 2024, the Jersey Journal's...
The Town of Harrison faces a notable disruption in its annual political routine as the Mayor & Council meeting slated for Tuesday, January 7, 2024, has been unexpectedly canceled. This development casts uncertainty on scheduling the Mayor & Council Reorganization meeting, a cornerstone...
In a serious criminal incident that has shocked the local community, four teenagers have been charged in connection with an attempted sexual assault at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Harrison, NJ. The event, which involved the alleged assault and unlawful confinement of a 13-year-old girl, took...
Dear Residents of Harrison, NJ & Neighbors,
As we stand on the threshold of 2025, we, at Your Harrison, extend our heartfelt greetings to each of you. Amidst our challenges, let us still find space on our canvas for joy, health, and prosperity.
Good Health: In these trying times, we...
On the chilly evening of December 14, 2024, the Harrison Police Department held a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) checkpoint at the bustling intersection of South Frank E. Rodgers Blvd and Essex Street. This initiative, part of a broader effort to ensure road safety, was announced to the public...
As Hanukkah continues with the lighting of the menorah, we at Your Harrison wish to extend our warmest greetings to all those celebrating the Festival of Lights. May this season bring you and your loved ones abundant joy, light, and hope.
Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, commemorates the...
Dear Your Harrison reader,
On this Christmas Day, we at Your Harrison, alongside our dedicated staff, extend our heartfelt wishes for a very Merry Christmas to all those celebrating. May this day bring you and your families a festive spirit of joy, peace, and warmth. As we reflect on the...
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Harrison, New Jersey, will hold a virtual meeting via Zoom on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 1:00 PM. The Monday at 1 pm. time slot is the Harrison Redevelopment Agency's traditional time slot for its meetings. It has been a while since Mayor Fife & the...
