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EPA to Host Community Meetings On Toxic Dioxin Laden Sludge alice yeh drew curtis environmental protection agency epa epa cag harrison nj mayor james fife the waterfront toxic sludge toxic sludge plant Mar 26, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a community meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, to discuss ongoing and future activities for the Lower 8 Miles of the Passaic River and the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site and the Newark Riverside Industrial Park. The meeting will take ...

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Kearny Scouts 305:A Century of Building Leaders & Community Fundraiser civic fundraiser harrison nj kearny nj troop & pack 305 Mar 24, 2025

With a legacy that spans over a century, the Boy Scouts of America has established itself as one of the premier youth development organizations in the United States. Focused on nurturing character, citizenship, and fitness among young people, it boasts many chapters that exemplify these ideals, incl...

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Back-to-Back Games @Sports Illustrated Stadium Sat.3/22 & Sun. 3/23/25 gotham fc harrison nj new york red bulls nj ny gotham fc ny red bulls red bull arena sport illustrated stadium the sports illustrated stadium Mar 21, 2025

Sports fans and residents should prepare for a busy weekend in the Town of Harrison as the newly renamed Sports Illustrated Stadium (formerly Red Bull Arena) hosts back-to-back professional soccer matches on Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23, 2025.

The New York Red Bulls will take the pitch ...

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Harrison Mourns Antonino "Nino" D’Angelo A Beloved Community Icon harrison nj nino's restaurant ninos pizzeria obituary Mar 17, 2025

The Town of Harrison has lost one of its most cherished figures. Antonino D’Angelo, known as "Nino" to all who knew him, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the age of 74. His passing leaves a deep void, not just in his family, but in the hearts of the many friends, neighbors, and patrons who ...

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Red Bulls Home Opener Sat. 3/1/2025 at Sports Illustrated Stadium harrison nj harrison police department nashville sc nashville soccer club new york red bulls red bull arena sports illustrated the sports illustrated stadium traffic bulletin Feb 24, 2025

The New York Red Bulls are set to kick off their 2025 Major League Soccer season with their home opener against Nashville SC on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Sports Illustrated Stadium—the newly named Red Bull Arena after the purchase of its naming rights by Sports Illustrated. The match will begin at...

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Upcoming Harrison Public Meetings Week of 2/24/25 Key Dates & Location harrison nj harrison planning board harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone mayor & council mayor james fife public session Feb 21, 2025

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 ...

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Harrison's Connection to President's Day beehive of industry charles f. guyon harrison nj president abraham lincoln president day president harrison president taft Feb 17, 2025

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...

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Understanding Harrison, NJ Parking Permits: What You Need to Know commuter parking harrison employee parking permit harrison nj harrison parking harrison parking garage harrison resident parking permit red bull parking Feb 14, 2025

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...

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Celebrating Hip-Hop’s Legacy During Black History Month black history month drum machines geng ptp harrison nj hip-hop internal quest jamara wakefield jwods k-def newark public library Feb 12, 2025

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 ...

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United Irish Annual Dinner & 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade donna boccino harrison nj mark wiggins mike mara st. patrick day parade united irish united irish association Feb 10, 2025

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...

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Harrison Redevelopment Agency: What Is Fife Hiding? anselmo millan epa harrison nj harrison redevelopment agency harrison redevelopment zone james doran mayor james fife toxic chemical toxic sludge toxic sludge plant Feb 07, 2025

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 ...

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Harrison Police Investigate Shooting; Offer Crisis Resources 988 crisis hotline crisis resources harrison nj harrison police hudson county prosecutor shooting Feb 05, 2025

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...

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