News & Opinion
Last Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the Franklin D. Roosevelt School in Kearny, NJ, Shawn M. LaTourette, the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environment Protection (DEP), passionately pitched the Greenway Project as a transformative opportunity for the residents of Kearny. The...
In a significant victory for environmental justice, New Jersey Transit has abandoned its plans to construct a gas-burning power plant in South Kearny, New Jersey. This decision marks a crucial win for the residents of Kearny, Harrison, and East Newark, collectively known as the West Hudson...
In the heart of winter, as the world observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we recall not only the immense tragedy of the Holocaust but also the extraordinary acts of bravery that shimmered amidst one of history's darkest periods. This day, marked each year on January 27th, the...
Harrison, NJ is welcoming an innovative new addition to its community – Bubbly Paws, a unique pet grooming salon offering both self-service and professional grooming services. The grand opening weekend is set for Saturday, January 26, 2024, promising a delightful experience for pet lovers...
Recent winters have been mild compared to winters in the 1990s. Let's take a trip back to 1995 and recall a significant transformation in the Town of Harrison's approach to snow management, all thanks to the visionary efforts of former Councilman Anselmo Millan.
Back in 1995, Councilman Millan,...
The Harrison Planning Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 5:45 p.m. (Caucus) and 6 pm (Meeting) via Zoom, to revisit the contentious issue of a cannabis retail store application while also reappointing its attorney, planner, and consulting engineering firm. Zoom log-in...
In a perplexing turn of events, two individuals were shot last Thursday afternoon (1/18/2024) in what appears to be a shrouded incident in Harrison, NJ. The shooting reportedly took place sometime before 2 p.m., but the circumstances surrounding the event are raising eyebrows.
According to...
As the Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) gears up for its critical meeting on January 22, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the Mayor's 3rd Floor Conference Room in the Harrison Town Hall, a shadow of controversy hangs over the proceedings. The meeting, set to address a range of fiscal and administrative...
Get ready to boogie back to the 70s! The West Hudson Arts & Theatre Company (WhatCo) is calling all thespians, singers, and dancers to audition for its mainstage season musical, "Disaster!", a rollicking tribute to the 1970s disaster film genre peppered with iconic pop hits of the era. What...
Just when you thought it was safe to retire your snow boots to the back of the closet, Mother Nature, in her infinite whimsy, cues the snow for a second act in Harrison. This Friday, the skies are set to open their frosty floodgates once more, proving that in the world of winter weather,...
The Town of Harrison is scheduled to hold a Zoning Board of Adjustment reorganization meeting on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. This meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Mayor & Council Chambers of the Harrison Town Hall, located at 318 Harrison Avenue.
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