News & Opinion
The culinary landscape of Harrison's burgeoning Riverbend District is poised for a significant boost with the introduction of Keepers and Keepers Coffee, two new ventures from Episcope Hospitality, slated to open in spring 2025. These establishments aim to become a central hub for the neighborhood, ...
When Harrison resident Alex Roman entered the Mayorā€™s Conference Room for the Town of Harrison NJ Mayor & Council meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, he was met with an unexpected problemā€”not enough seats to accommodate everyone. The cramped room quickly filled to capacity, forcing department head...
The Town of Harrison will hold its rescheduled annual Mayor & Council Reorganization Meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. The meeting will occur in the Mayor's Conference Room on the Third Floor of Harrison Town Hall.
Meeting Agenda Overview:
- Reorganization of Mayor and Council:
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This January 20th (2025), as we observe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday commemorating Dr. King's indelible impact on the Civil Rights movement, we also note its coincidence with President Donald Trump's historic inauguration. This alignment of events underscores a pivotal moment in...
Police Chief David Strumolo announced that the Harrison Police Department is set to welcome twelve new officers to its ranks. This significant expansion includes two seasoned officers transferring from nearby forces and ten recruits, highlighting the department's proactive strategy to maintain high ...
The Harrison Redevelopment Agency's practices under Mayor James Fife, its longstanding chairman, continue to exhibit a troubling lack of transparency. On Monday, January 13, 2025, yet another instance emerged when the agency failed to post its meeting agenda in a timely manner on the Town of Harriso...
Starting Sunday, January 12, 2024, commuters using the PATH train from Harrison to New York City and Newark will need to dig a little deeper into their pockets. A new fare increase will see the price of a single PATH train ticket rise from $2.75 to $3.00, a move that coincides with New York City's n...
The imminent closure of the Jersey Journal, a longstanding print publication designated for municipal legal advertisements in the Town of Harrison, underscores a broader challenge facing municipalities across New Jersey. With its last print run scheduled for February 1, 2024, the Jersey Journal's ce...
The Town of Harrison faces a notable disruption in its annual political routine as the Mayor & Council meeting slated for Tuesday, January 7, 2024, has been unexpectedly canceled. This development casts uncertainty on scheduling the Mayor & Council Reorganization meeting, a cornerstone event traditi...
In a serious criminal incident that has shocked the local community, four teenagers have been charged in connection with an attempted sexual assault at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Harrison, NJ. The event, which involved the alleged assault and unlawful confinement of a 13-year-old girl, took place o...
Dear Residents of Harrison, NJ & Neighbors,
As we stand on the threshold of 2025, we, at Your Harrison, extend our heartfelt greetings to each of you. Amidst our challenges, let us still find space on our canvas for joy, health, and prosperity.
Good Health: In these trying times, we underscore the...
On the chilly evening of December 14, 2024, the Harrison Police Department held a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) checkpoint at the bustling intersection of South Frank E. Rodgers Blvd and Essex Street. This initiative, part of a broader effort to ensure road safety, was announced to the public in a...
