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Uncertainty Surround Harrison ReOrganization Meeting & Council Vacancy councilman michael dolaghan harrison nj mayor & council mayor james fife michael dolaghan paul zarbetski reorganization meeting Jan 06, 2025

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...

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Four Teenagers Charged Following Incident at Harrison Hotel assault conspiracy to kidnap hampton inn harrison nj harrison police department kidnapping newark police department unlawful confinement weapons offenses Jan 03, 2025

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...

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New Year Greeting 2025: Let Us Face The Black Cloud Together environment environmental justice epa happy new year harrison nj urby harrison nj Jan 01, 2025

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...

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Harrison Police: Celebrate New Years Eve But Don't Drink & Drive dwi dwi checkpoint harrison nj harrison police department Dec 30, 2024

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...

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Hanukkah The Miracle of The Oil & Festival of Lights festival of lights hanukkah harrison nj Dec 27, 2024

As Hanukkah continues with the lighting of the menorah, we at Your Harrison wish to extend our warmest greetings to all those celebrating the Festival of Lights. May this season bring you and your loved ones abundant joy, light, and hope.

Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, commemorates the rededicat...

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Merry Christmas Harrison This Christmas Day 2024 christmas harrison nj merry christmas quality of life Dec 25, 2024

Dear Your Harrison reader, 

On this Christmas Day, we at Your Harrison, alongside our dedicated staff, extend our heartfelt wishes for a very Merry Christmas to all those celebrating. May this day bring you and your families a festive spirit of joy, peace, and warmth. As we reflect on the past year...

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Zoom Special Mayor & Council Meeting Mon. Dec. 30th 2024 @ 1p.m civil service harrison nj harrison town budget mayor & council municipal budget Dec 23, 2024

The Mayor and Council of the Town of Harrison, New Jersey, will hold a virtual meeting via Zoom on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 1:00 PM. The Monday at 1 pm. time slot is the Harrison Redevelopment Agency's traditional time slot for its meetings. It has been a while since Mayor Fife & the Town Counc...

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Hudson County Clerk Mobile Outreach Unit In Harrison Wed 1/8/2024 e. junior maldonado harrison nj harrison senior center hudson county clerk hudson county identification card passport Dec 20, 2024

Hudson County residents looking to obtain or renew their passports and county identification cards will have the convenience of the Hudson County Clerk's Mobile Outreach Unit right in their neighborhood. Scheduled for January 8, 2025, the outreach unit, led by County Clerk E. Junior Maldonado, will ...

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Harrison Street Cleaning Hiatus: What You Need to Know About Parking dpw harrison dpw harrison nj harrison police harrison police department no parking ravo street cleaner street cleaning Dec 18, 2024

Starting Monday, December 23, 2024, residents and visitors of Harrison, NJ will experience a break from the usual street cleaning schedule. The Town of Harrison has suspended street cleaning activities until Monday, January 6, 2025. at 4 a.m. This two-week hiatus, however, doesn't provide a free p

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Santa Claus Brings Holiday Cheer to Harrison, NJ 2024 (Video) harrison department of public works harrison fire department harrison nj harrison police department santa santa claus Dec 16, 2024

This past Sunday, December 15, 2024, the Town of Harrison experienced a festive visit from none other than Santa Claus himself. The jolly Santa Claus made his grand tour around town, delighting children and adults, thanks to a well-coordinated effort by the Harrison Police Department, Harrison Fire ...

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Sports Illustrated Makes a Play to Rename Red Bull Arena harrison nj mayor & council naming rights new york red bulls ny red bulls red bull arena sports illustrated the sports illustrated stadium Dec 13, 2024

In a landmark move for both sports journalism and event management, the iconic Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, will now be known as Sports Illustrated Stadium. This change comes as the New York Red Bulls, the 2024 Eastern Conference Champions of Major League Soccer, have struck a 13-year nam...

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Harrison Mourns Death of Beloved Teacher and Coach Brian Kolakowski brian kolakowski harrison high school harrison high school girls tennis team harrison nj Dec 11, 2024

The Town of Harrison is grappling with the sudden loss of Brian Kolakowski, 37 years old, affectionately known as "Kola" by his peers, who has been a fixture in the local education and sports community. Mr. Kolakowski, a dedicated teacher at Washington Middle School and coach at Harrison High School...

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