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Harrison NJ Residents: Connect with Local Police Over Pizza Nov 6, 2023 community event community policing harrison nj harrison police harrison police department mini police substation pizza with a cop police substation substation Nov 05, 2023

Building on the success of its community policing efforts, the Harrison Police Department is delighted to invite residents to its upcoming "Pizza with A Cop" event. Scheduled for Monday, November 6, 2023, between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., this gathering aims to strengthen the bonds between law...

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Turning Back Time: Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 End of Daylight Saving Time clock back daylight savings time harrison nj Nov 03, 2023

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting the clock forward by one hour during the warmer months to extend the evening daylight. This year, the clocks will turn back on Sunday, November 5, 2023, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time for the year.

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Harrison's Revival: NJIT's Role in Urban Transformation anselmo millan councilman anselmo millan harrison nj harrison redevelopment joseph cundari mayor raymond mcdonough njit peter higgins peter higgins iii Nov 02, 2023

Over two decades ago, the industrial landscape of Harrison, New Jersey, began a remarkable transformation. It was a time when the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) students, staff, and professors upon the invitation of Mayor Raymond McDonough and then-Councilman Anselmo Millan, came to...

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MLS Cup Playoffs: FC Cincinnati v. Red Bulls Round 2 Sat. Nov. 4, 2023 fc cincinnati harrison n mls mls cup champion new york red bulls ny red bulls red bull arena red bull soccer red bull traffic red bulls tql stadium Nov 01, 2023

The Major League Soccer Cup Eastern Conference Playoffs are heating up as FC Cincinnati and the New York Red Bulls gear up for an epic rematch. The stage is set at the Red Bulls Arena in Harrison, NJ, where the two teams will clash in the second game of the best-of-three series on Saturday,...

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Nine Days of Early Voting: New Touchscreen Voting Machine Is Super Cool early in person voting early voting harrison nj hudson county hudson county board of elections hudson county clerk hudson county superintendent of elections kearny nj Oct 31, 2023

As the Tuesday, November 7, 2023 General Election approaches, Hudson County voters have the opportunity to participate in early voting, ensuring their voices are heard. Here's what you need to know about early voting dates, times, locations, and the new voting machines.

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Bridge Closures Week of Oct. 30, 2023 Split Between Clay & Bridge St. bridge closure bridge repair bridge street bridge harrison nj clay street bridge east newark stickel bridge traffic traffic bulletin william a. stickel Oct 30, 2023

Local Bridge Closures on the Bridge St. bridge and the Clay Street bridge are staggered the week of October 30 2023. The Bridge St. bridge will be closed for construction Monday October 30th and Tuesday October 31st from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  The Clay Street Bridge will be closed on...

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Harrison Police Dept Hosts Dey St. Pizza with a Cop Mon. Oct. 30, 2023 community event community policing harrison nj harrison police harrison police department pizza with a cop Oct 29, 2023

The Harrison NJ Police Department is once again reaching out to its community, this time with a slice of pizza in hand. On Monday, October 30, 2023, from 6-8 pm, residents are invited to join local law enforcement officers for the "Pizza with a Cop" event. The gathering will take place on Dey...

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Centro Romeu Cascaes Portuguese Club: Halloween Bash Sat. Oct. 28, 2023 centro romeu cascaes centro romeu cascaes portuguese american community center community center community event harrison nj Oct 28, 2023

Get ready to don your spookiest costumes and dance the night away at the Centro Romeu Cascaes Portuguese American Community Center's Halloween party! This year, the center is pulling out all the stops to ensure a night of thrilling fun and unforgettable memories.

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023...

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Holy Cross Church Trunk or Treat Halloween Sun. Oct. 29, 2023 3-6 p.m. community event halloween party harrison holy cross church harrison nj holy cross rectory trunk or treat Oct 28, 2023

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, the Holy Cross Church invites all to a fun-filled afternoon of "Trunk or Treat" from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. This exciting event will be held at the Holy Cross Parish Parking Lot, conveniently located across from the Harrison Community Center on Jersey Street and South Frank...

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Harrison East Newark Elks Club: A Halloween Party! Sat. Oct. 28, 2023 best costumes community event costumes halloween party harrison nj harrison-east newark elks Oct 27, 2023

Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a thrilling party? The Harrison East Newark Elks Club is excited to announce its grand Halloween Party on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Get ready for an evening filled with fun, frights, and fantastic costumes!

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Back to Back: Redevelopment/Mayor & Council Thurs. Oct. 26, 2023 600 south f.e. rodgers blvd. accordia harrison urban renewal eastone harrison urban renewal llc environment environmental justice environmental protection agency epa harrison nj harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone mayor & council Oct 26, 2023

As previously reported in our article entitled Third Amendment With Extensions: Redevelopment Meeting article, the Harrison Redevelopment Agency met on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 1 p.m. to discuss the extension of deadlines for developers Accordia Harrison Urban Renewal LLC (Accordia) and...

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Clay Street Bridge Closed Thur. Oct. 26 thru. Fri. Oct. 27, 2023 brdige closure clay street bridge east newark harrison nj traffic traffic bulletin Oct 25, 2023

The Clay St Bridge will be closed for construction from Thursday, October 26, 2023, and  Friday, October 27, 2023. The construction work will be carried out between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm.

During this period, the bridge will be inaccessible for public use. This closure is necessary to ensure...

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