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Harrison Police Host National Night Out on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 chief david strumolo harrison nj harrison police department harrison police national night out national night out Sep 14, 2024

The Harrison Police Department is set to bring the community together once again for its rescheduled National Night Out on Friday, September 20, 2024. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Harrison Library Park located between South Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. and North 5th Street along...

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Short Noticed EPA Zoom & In-Person Meetings Thurs. Sept.12 & 19th 2024 department of environmental protection dioxin epa harrison nj james doran james fife mayor & council mayor james fife toxic sludge toxic sludge plant Sep 12, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has scheduled two upcoming meetings, on short notice, to discuss sediment staging sites located in the Ironbound Section of Newark, Harrison, East Newark, and Kearny, NJ. These meetings are set to engage the public on the agency’s controversial...

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Harrison East Newark Elks Lodge & Town Hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony 9/11 memorial fabian soto harrison nj harrison-east newark elks mayor & council Sep 10, 2024

In the golden glow of the setting sun on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the Town of Harrison will unite in remembrance and reflection at a special 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. Organized by the Harrison East Newark Elks Lodge 2326, in coordination with the Town of Harrison, this solemn event will...

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MVC In Harrison on Mon. Sept. 9, 2024 & Kearny on Mon. Sept. 16, 2024 harrison nj mvs new jersey motor vehicle services real id license Sep 09, 2024

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) is bringing convenience directly to Harrison residents with its Mobile Unit, which will be stationed in front of the Harrison Senior Citizen Center at 221 Harrison Avenue on Monday, September 9, 2024. The unit will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...

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Harrison Redevelopment Agency Cancels Meeting Despite EPA Sludge News harrison nj harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone james doran mayor james fife toxic sludge toxic sludge plant Sep 08, 2024

The Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) has canceled its meeting set for Monday, September 9, 2024, marking the sixth consecutive meeting cancellation by the Town of Harrison’s Mayor & Council and other town boards. This trend of canceled meetings has heightened concerns about...

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Harrison Police Host 5th Pizza With A Cop Event on Mon. Sept. 9, 2024 chief david strumolo community event community policing harrison nj harrison police department pizza with a cop Sep 07, 2024

The Harrison Police Department will host its fifth Pizza With A Cop event on Monday, September 9, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the intersection of Dey Street and Bergen Street, outside the Dey & Bergen Apartment Complex in Harrison, NJ. This community-focused event is part of a series...

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Gotham FC Faces Houston Dash Sun. Sept. 8, 2024 at Red Bull Arena gotham fc harrison nj harrison police houston dash nwsl red bull arena traffic bulletin Sep 06, 2024

On Sunday, September 8, 2024, NJ/NY Gotham FC will take on the Houston Dash in an exciting National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) matchup at Red Bull Arena. The game is set to kick off at 1 p.m., and fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling contest as Gotham FC looks to continue their...

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Red Bulls Face Sporting KC Sat. Sept. 7, 2024 at Red Bull Arena harrison nj harrison police department mls new york red bulls red bull arena red bull traffic sporting kansas city traffic bulletin Sep 05, 2024

The New York Red Bulls are set to face Sporting Kansas City in an inter-conference Major League Soccer (MLS) clash on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Red Bull Arena. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m., and with the Red Bulls eager to bounce back from a recent home defeat, the stakes...

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Labor Day 2024: A Reflection on Harrison's Rich Labor History & Future charles f. guyon grand parade harrison fest grand parade harrison nj labor day Sep 02, 2024

As the summer of 2024 draws to a close, the residents of Harrison, NJ, are once again preparing to honor Labor Day—a holiday that resonates deeply in this town known for its storied industrial past. Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of September, is more than just a long weekend or...

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Harrison Police Request Assistance In Locating Missing Teenager harrison nj harrison police department missing person Aug 30, 2024

Update from Harrison Police Department on 9/4/2024 

MISSING JUVENILE HAS BEEN LOCATED. Thank you to all who assisted.
 

The Harrison Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Amanda Caldeira, who was reported missing by her parents on...

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Red Bulls Host Philadelphia for Annual Hip-Hop Night Sat. Aug.31/2024 harrison nj new york red bulls philadelphia union philadelphia union soccer team red bull arena red bull traffic traffic bulletin Aug 28, 2024

The New York Red Bulls are set to face the Philadelphia Union on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Red Bull Arena, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The match, part of the club's annual Hip-Hop Night Theme presented by Toyota, will feature live performances and a Tote Bag Giveaway.

Currently, the...

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NFL Star Ray Lucas Uses His Personal Story To Help Student Athletes bill koch briana vannozzi conflict of interest harrison gardens harrison nj jefferson township high school national football league nj spotlight news partnership for a dug free new jersey ray lucas ted goldberg Aug 26, 2024

Ray Lucas, a resident of Harrison, NJ, and former professional football player for the New York Jets, has taken on a new and vital role off the field. Lucas, who enjoyed a successful career in the National Football League (NFL), is now dedicating his time to building awareness among high school...

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