News & Opinion
Emotions of concern were expressed at the Harrison Mayor & Council meeting last Tuesday, April 23, 2024, as residents voiced their grievances against the local Cookies Harrison cannabis store following a controversial 420 Backyard BBQ Party held on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The event,...
Saturday, April 27, 2024, marked the fifth anniversary of the pivotal Keegan Landfill protest, a bold stand against environmental injustice. The march, which began at the Kearny Department of Public Works on Bergen St. in Kearny and ended at the now-closed NJSEA Keegan Landfill down the street,...
Harrison's Mayor and Council approved a periodic closure of Kingsland Avenue, effective January 1, 2024. The Mayor & Council have now approved a Total Closure of Kingsland Avenue to vehicle traffic including no parking on the street and driveways effective Monday, April 29, 2024. This...
Soccer fans are gearing up for an action-packed weekend at Red Bull Arena with back-to-back games on April 27 and 28, 2024. The Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the New York Red Bulls will face off on Saturday in what promises to be a thrilling match. The excitement continues into Sunday when Racing...
The Town of Harrison Mayor & Council has scheduled a Special Meeting for Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:15 p.m., after cancelling its Regular meeting last Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The meeting is set to take place in the Mayor’s Conference Room on the third floor of the Harrison...
After a string of four cancellations, the Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) is scheduled to meet on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Third Floor Mayor’s Conference Room at the Harrison Town Hall, located at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison NJ.
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In a commendable effort to enhance community health, RWJ Barnabas Health Clara Maass Medical Center is set to provide free health screenings at the Harrison Senior Citizen Center this Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents can avail themselves of blood pressure, glucose, and...
In a recent community policing meeting organized by the Harrison Police Department and held in the Cobalt Building, residents from Steelworks, Vermella Harrison, The Wyldies, and Cobalt Building voiced concerns over various community issues, particularly during Red Bull Arena events. The meeting,...
Amidst the backdrop of modern apartment buildings in what is now a burgeoning residential community, Harrison, NJ residents are grappling with significant urban development issues. These concerns are currently focused on the ongoing traffic disruptions and being locked out of their neighborhood...
Get ready to enjoy an evening filled with delicious food, lively music, and exciting prizes! Troop & Pack 305, chartered by St. Stephens Roman Catholic Church of Kearny, is hosting its highly anticipated Texas Barbecue & Tricky Tray event on Saturday, April 20, 2024. This fun-filled event...
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) is set to bring convenience right to the doorstep of Harrison residents with its Mobile Unit this coming Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Located in front of the Harrison Senior Citizen Center at 221 Harrison Avenue, the unit will operate from 9 a.m. to 2...
