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Harrison Grocery and Meat Store Sells Winning $100,000 Lottery Ticket grocery store grocery stores harrison grocery stores harrison nj nj lottery shop local Mar 01, 2024

In an exciting announcement from the New Jersey Lottery Commission, a fortunate player has struck gold, winning the top prize of $100,000 this month. The winning ticket was part of the popular $5 "10X Multiplier Scratch Off" game and was purchased at the Harrison Grocery and Meat Store, located...

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Uncertain Future For Developers Across From Proposed EPA Sludge Plant department of environmental protection environmental justice environmental protection agency epa harrison nj james fife mayor & council mayor james fife mayor raymond mcdonough pse&g toxic sludge Feb 28, 2024

The Town of Harrison Planning Board is gearing up to review a significant development case, #2401, by Block A Partners Urban Renewal I, LLC, during its upcoming meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 6 p.m. at Harrison Town Hall. The proposal, which encompasses a major site plan and...

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Harrison NJ Police Dept. Announces Sat. March 2, 2024 DUI Checkpoint dui dwi harrison nj harrison police harrison police department state v. kirk Feb 27, 2024

To enhance road safety and curb the incidence of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) aka Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenses, the Harrison, NJ, Police Department has announced a significant department event: a DUI checkpoint is set to be operational on Saturday, March 2, 2024. This...

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Tammy Murphy NO to Gas Plant EPA YES to Toxic Sludge in Harrison andy kim anselmo millan councilman anselmo millan department of environmental protection epa harrison nj harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone james doran james fife mayor james fife mayor raymond mcdonough passaic river passaic valley sewerage commission pvsc raymond j. mcdonough raymond mcdonough tammy murphy Feb 26, 2024

In a recent turn of events, attention has been drawn to New Jersey’s Environmental Justice Law by US Senate Candidate Tammy Murphy, notably the spouse of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, who is seeking to replace embattled US Senator Robert Menendez. Tammy Murphy has publicly voiced her...

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NY Red Bulls Kick Off 2024 Season with a Clash Against Nashville SC geodis park harrison nj nashville sc nashville soccer club new york red bulls ny red bulls red bull arena red bull traffic red bulls soccer team red bulls tickets Feb 24, 2024

As the Major League Soccer (MLS) season springs into action, the New York Red Bulls are set to face Nashville SC in what promises to be a thrilling AWAY game opener. Scheduled for Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee, the match is a much-anticipated start to the...

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International Women's Day Dinner at Centro Romeu Cascaes Sat. Mar. 9, 2024 centro romeu cascaes centro romeu cascaes portuguese american community center dj nocas harrison nj international woman's day scholarship Feb 23, 2024

In a vibrant celebration of International Women's Day, the Centro Romeu Cascaes Portuguese American Community Center is set to host an exceptional dinner event on Saturday, March 9, 2024. The festivities will commence at 7 p.m. at the CRC Community Center, located at the heart of Harrison at 14...

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The Rich Legacy of H&M and the Harrison PATH Station chris christie h&m harrison nj harrison path station hudson and manhattan railroad mayor raymond mcdonough path station path train port authority of new york/new jersey portal bridge raymond j. mcdonough Feb 22, 2024

The Harrison, New Jersey PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) station stands as a testament to the relentless pursuit of connecting lives and economies across the Hudson River. Its story is intertwined with the visionary Hudson and Manhattan Railroad (H&M) company, an endeavor that not only...

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Harrison Hails a New Era: Grand Opening of the PATH NYC/JC Entrance alice yeh chris christie environment environmental protection agency epa harrison nj harrison path station james fife mayor james fife mayor raymond mcdonough port authority of new york/new jersey raymond j. mcdonough Feb 21, 2024

The Town of Harrison is poised to celebrate a milestone in its storied transit history with the grand opening of the new entrance to the Harrison PATH Station on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 3 p.m. The modern gateway, located at the 900 Block on the South Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard corner...

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Mayor & Council Canceled For Tues. Feb. 20 2024 Two Meetings Next Week harrison nj harrison planning board harrison redevelopment agency mayor & council mayor james fife open public meetings act Feb 20, 2024

The Harrison Mayor & Council meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. has been canceled. The cancellation was not a surprise because the Mayor & Council had previously rescheduled its meeting from Tuesday, February 6, 2024, to last week on Tuesday, February 13,...

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The Intersection of Black History Month and President's Day association for the study of negro life and history black history month carter g. woodson harrison nj president abraham lincoln president barack obama president gerald ford Feb 19, 2024

February in the United States is a month of dual significance, marked by the celebration of Black History Month and the observance of President's Day. These commemorations, though distinct in their origins and purposes, intersect in ways that offer profound reflections on the nation's history and...

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United Irish of West Hudson Honor 2024 Grand Marshal & Deputy Marshals gloria o'reilly spence harrison nj kearny st. patrick st. patrick day parade stanley "billy" titterington united irish united irish association william w. dow jr. Feb 18, 2024

In a splendid celebration of Irish-American heritage and community spirit, the United Irish Associations of West Hudson is set to host its illustrious Honoree Dinner on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. This year's event, promising an evening of camaraderie, tradition, and...

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Alberta Clipper to Bring Snow to Harrison Area Weekend of Feb.17, 2024 anthony mondaro department public works dpw harrison dpw harrison nj harrison weather station kevin canessa the observer newspaper Feb 16, 2024

Residents in the Harrison metro area should brace for a wintery weekend as an Alberta Clipper is forecasted to sweep through the region overnight from Friday to Saturday, February 17, 2024. According to Harrison Weather Station meteorologist Anthony Mondaro, the area is expected to receive a...

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