News & Opinion
Residents of Harrison should mark their calendars for several important public meetings scheduled for the week of February 24, 2025. These meetings are essential for staying informed about the town’s ongoing development and local governance.
Harrison Redevelopment Agency Meeting – Monday, February ...
Element Harrison, a leading extended-stay hotel in the heart of Harrison, NJ, is celebrating a decade of service to both business and leisure travelers. Since opening in 2014, the hotel has been an anchor in the town’s incredible transformation, helping to drive the development of new modern apartme...
Each year, the United States marks Presidents' Day on the third Monday of February, honoring the contributions and leadership of the nation's most prominent figures. Though the holiday originally celebrated the birthday of George Washington, the first President of the United States, it has since evo...
Harrison, New Jersey, a bustling town with a growing residential and commercial scene, has undergone significant transformation over the past 26 years. The southern part of town, once home to abandoned industrial properties and commuter parking lots for PATH train riders, has blossomed into a vibran...
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the Newark Public Library will host The Boom Bap Archive: Drum Machines and Hip-Hop, a dynamic event that wraps up the library’s 2025 Black History Celebration. Just two city blocks from Harrison, NJ, across the Bridge Street Bridge, this exciting program invites hip-hop ...
The United Irish Association of West Hudson is set to host its highly anticipated Annual Dinner on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at The Graycliff in Moonachie, NJ. This annual event will celebrate Irish-American culture, community involvement, and the organization’s longstanding dedication to preserv...
In a town known for its transformation and ever-changing skyline of modern apartment buildings and good restaurants, Harrison, New Jersey, is also home to a troubling pattern of secrecy, manipulation, and lack of ethics. At the center of this controversy stands Mayor James Fife, who has been at the ...
A serious incident on the night of February 2, 2025, shocked the local community. At approximately 10:30 PM, the Harrison Police Department was called to a scene on the 300 block of Passaic Avenue, responding to what was initially reported as a medical emergency. Upon arrival, officers found an indi...
The closure of the Hoboken PATH station by the Port Authority of NY/NJ (Port Authority) from January 30, 2025, through February 25, 2025 (25 days) is likely to significantly affect traffic volume at nearby PATH stations. Although the Harrison PATH station is not mentioned by the Port Authority as an...
The Mayor & Council of Harrison, New Jersey, have officially accepted the affordable housing numbers promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) under the 2024 Fair Housing Act. This acceptance comes despite an ongoing legal battle by municipalities across the state who are c...
Harrison High School's esteemed Hall of Fame selection committee, led by Vice Principal and Athletic Director Sean Dolaghan, has officially announced the inductees for the 2025 Harrison High School (HHS) Athletic Hall of Fame. The annual banquet, which celebrates the exceptional achievements of its ...
Harrison Mayor James Fife endorsed Hudson County Sheriff Frank X. Schillari, who has served as Hudson County's top law enforcement officer since 2010 and is seeking a historic sixth term in the upcoming June 2025 Democratic Primary.
A U.S. Navy veteran, Schillari has built a substantial record in p...
