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Soccer Weekend:Racing Louisville v Gotham FC at RBA Sun. Aug. 27, 2023 gotham fc harrison nj harrison police harrison police department national women's soccer league new york red bulls nj/ny gotham fc nwsl ny red bulls racing louisville fc red bull soccer red bull traffic traffic bulletin Aug 24, 2023

 On Sunday, August 27, 2023, soccer enthusiasts will gather at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ, to witness a thrilling match between the Racing Louisville and NJ/NY Gotham FC teams in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The game is set to kick off at 5:30 p.m., promising fans an...

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Hip Hop Mecci Effect Hitting Red Bull Arena Sat. Aug. 26 2023 harrison nj harrison police harrison police department inter miami cf lionel messi mayor & council new york red bulls ny red bulls red bull arena red bull soccer red bull traffic Aug 22, 2023

In just a matter of days, on Saturday, August 26, 2023, all eyes will be fixed upon the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. The soccer universe will converge on this very spot for an event that promises to be far more than your average match. The clash between Inter Miami FC and the New York...

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Bridge Street Closed Thurs. Aug. 24 & Fri. August 25, 2023 bridge closure bridge street bridge harrison nj construction harrison nj traffic Aug 21, 2023

The Bridge Street Bridge, a vital vehicular bridge in our community, will be closed for construction on Thursday, August 24, 2023, to Friday, August 25, 2023. The construction work will be carried out between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm, weather permitting.

During this period, the bridge will be...

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The Town of Harrison Fails On Meeting Updates cancelled meetings harrison mayor harrison nj harrison redevelopment agency harrison zoning board mayor & council open public meetings act Aug 18, 2023

In the week of August 14, 2023, residents of Harrison, New Jersey, were left in the dark as three town meetings were canceled without proper notice on the Town of Harrison’s website. These meetings, scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, were the Harrison Redevelopment Agency...

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Sunday Aug. 20, 2023: Red Bulls v DC United at Red Bull Arena dc united harrison nj harrison police harrison police department new york red bulls ny red bulls red bull arena red bull soccer red bull traffic red bulls traffic traffic traffic bulletin Aug 16, 2023

On Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., the Red Bulls Arena in Harrison, NJ, will be buzzing with excitement as two of Major League Soccer's prominent teams, DC United and the New York Red Bulls, face off in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. 

DC United currently stands at the 9th...

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Cookies Harrison NJ Cannabis Store Grand Opening Wed. Aug 16, 2023 angelo cifelli berner cannabis cannabis law cookies harrison gilbert antonio milam jr. green origin solutions green origin solutions llc harirson cannabis ordinance harrison 701 rodgers mini mall harrison n new jersey cannabis law Aug 15, 2023

In the bustling town of Harrison, New Jersey, a new chapter is unfolding in the world of recreational cannabis. Two years after the Town of Harrison passed Ordinance 1445, permitting the legal sale of cannabis, Cookies Harrison LLC is gearing up to open its doors to the public. The Grand Opening...

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HCP Overdose Awareness Day Thurs. Aug. 25, 2023 at West Hudson Park harrison nj hudson county prosecutor international overdose awareness day overdose deaths vigil west hudson park Aug 14, 2023

The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office is set to host a vigil in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. The event is scheduled to take place at the West Hudson County Park on the border of Harrison and Kearny, NJ  on Thursday, August 24, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. The gathering will be...

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Bridge Closure: Clay Street Bridge Week of August 13th 2023 bridge closure bridge repair clay street bridge east newark east newark harrison nj traffic traffic bulletin Aug 13, 2023

The Clay St Bridge, a vital artery in our community, will be closed for construction from Monday, August 14th, to Friday, August 18, 2023. The construction work will be carried out between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm, weather permitting.

During this period, the bridge will be inaccessible for public use....

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Upcoming Harrison, NJ Meetings: The Need for Transparency democracy government harrison nj harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone harrison town seal harrison zoning board mayor & council open public meetings act zoning board of adjustment zoning variance Aug 12, 2023

In the upcoming week, the Town of Harrison, New Jersey, is set to host three consecutive town meetings, each of significant importance to the community. However, as of the publication date of this article (August 12, 2023), there are no agendas available for any of these meetings. This raises...

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NJ Cracks Down on Loud Music from Vehicles Now Subject to Hefty Fines assembblymen william moen assemblymen william spearman boom cars bridge street bridge harrison nj harrison police harrison police department loud music nick scutari quality of life senator james beach senator nilsa cruz-perez senator troy singleton Aug 11, 2023

In a move targeted at maintaining community tranquility, New Jersey's Acting Governor, Nick Scutari, has approved new regulations that will come down hard on loud music emanating from motor vehicles, specifically, the notorious "boom cars". These vehicles, loaded with large stacks of speakers,...

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Throwback Thursday: Harrison Fest Santa Claus Holiday Gift Event anselmo millan community event councilman anselmo millan covid 19 fmr. councilman anselmo millan harrison fest harrison fest holiday party harrison fest turkey meal drive harrison nj tbt Aug 10, 2023

In the year that has tested humanity's resolve more than any other in recent history, the volunteers of the non-profit Harrison Fest led by the compassionate vision of former Harrison Councilman Anselmo Millan,  proved that joy, community spirit, and determination can overcome even the...

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Repair of Three Key Bridges Connecting Harrison and Newark NJ bridge closure bridge repair bridge street bridge harrison nj clay street bridge east newark east newark nj harrison nj jackson street bridge jackson street bridge harrison nj newark nj sparwick contracting Aug 09, 2023

The Passaic River, a vital waterway in New Jersey, is spanned by several bridges that facilitate the movement of people and goods between the Town of Harrison / Borough of East Newark and the City of Newark. Three of these bridges have recently come under the spotlight due to repair works, and...

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