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Red Bulls Host D.C. United at SI Stadium on Sat. 4/19/2025 dc united harrison nj harrison police department new york red bulls ny red bulls traffic traffic bulletin Apr 18, 2025

The New York Red Bulls Aim to extend their Unbeaten Streak Against Rival Club in Saturday night's Matchup. The New York Red Bulls return to the Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday, April 19, 2025, for a highly anticipated matchup against longtime rivals D.C. United. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 ...

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Harrison Police Chief Strumolo Retirement & Police Director Ordinance chief david strumolo councilman james doran epa harrison nj harrison police harrison police department james doran james fife mayor james fife police chief police director toxic sludge Apr 16, 2025

For the first time in years, the Harrison Mayor & Council held a full meeting in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers—and it wasn’t standing room only but it was a very large crowd. Dozens of residents, along with a significant number of Harrison Police Officers and their supporters, packed the room on Tu...

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Harrison Police Unions Oppose Civilian Police Director Role chief david strumolo david burke harrison nj harrison police harrison police department marc silva mayor james fife police chief police director Apr 14, 2025

The two unions representing the officers of the Harrison Police Department—Harrison PBA Local 22 and Harrison PBA 22A—have issued a strong joint statement condemning the recent move by the Harrison Mayor & Council to introduce an ordinance creating a new civilian Police Director position. The propos...

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Gotham FC Hosts NC Courage Sun. Apr. 13 ’25 in Style-Focused Showdown gotham fc harrison nj nj ny gotham fc north carolina courage sport illustrated stadium Apr 11, 2025

This Sunday, April 13, at 4:00 p.m. NJ/NY Gotham FC will welcome the North Carolina Courage to Sports Illustrated Stadium (formerly Red Bull Arena) for a National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) matchup that promises both athletic intensity and a celebration of fashion. The game, themed Dress to Impres...

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Mayor & Council Quietly Moving To Add Police Director Position accordia harrison urban renewal chief david strumolo harrison police harrison police department police director Apr 09, 2025

Without public notice or inclusion on the original agenda, the Harrison Mayor & Council introduced an ordinance at their most recent meeting on April 1, 2025, to amend the Police Department’s Table of Organization by adding the position of Police Director, a civilian role with a proposed salary rang...

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Harrison High School Drama Club Brings Bubble Boy to Life bubble boy cultural event harrison high school drama club harrrison nj theatre Apr 07, 2025

The Harrison High School Drama Club is set to take the stage with its spring musical, Bubble Boy, running Thursday through Saturday, April 10–12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the Harrison High School Auditorium located at 401 Kingsland Avenue, Harrison, NJ.

This year’s production promises to be an eye-pop...

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Keeping Harrison's Water Clean: The Role of Fire Hydrant Flushing fire hydrant flushing harrison fife department harrison nj harrison water department hydrant flushing Apr 05, 2025

Starting Monday, April 7, 2025, the Town of Harrison's Water Department will initiate a crucial maintenance program aimed at ensuring the purity and safety of its water supply. The six-week project involves the flushing of fire hydrants across Harrison, scheduled to take place nightly from 9 p.m. to...

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Red Bulls Host Chicago Fire Sat. Apr 5th '25 @ Sports Illustrated Stadium aspergers austism awareness autism chicago fire fc chicago fire soccer team harrison nj harrison police new york red bulls ny red bulls red bulls red bulls traffic traffic traffic bulletin Apr 04, 2025

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the New York Red Bulls will square off against Chicago Fire FC in a significant MLS regular season matchup at the Sports Illustrated Stadium, starting at 7:30 p.m. This game is not only a test of skill on the pitch but also a night of inclusivity and awareness, as the Red...

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Branch Brook Park Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Calendar of Events 10k run bicycle race bloomfest branch brook park alliance caroline bamberger fuld essex county executive joseph n. divencenzo harrison nj newark branch brook park newark nj Apr 02, 2025

From Saturday, April 5, to Sunday, April 13, 2025, Essex County Branch Brook Park will host its annual Cherry Blossom Festival, a vibrant celebration set among the park's world-famous cherry trees. Just a short drive from Harrison, NJ, and accessible via the Clifton Avenue Exit on Route 280 West, th...

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Rutgers University Hospital Brings Mobile Mammogram to Harrison breast cancer awareness breast cancer screening centro romeu cascaes centro romeu cascaes portuguese american community center harrison nj mammography maria dealmeida Mar 31, 2025

In a crucial community health initiative, University Hospital, in collaboration with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, will deploy a Mobile Mammogram Screening vehicle to Harrison, NJ, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance breast cancer screening accessibility for local women.

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Harrison Gears Up Red Bulls II v. NYC FC II in MLS Next Pro Showdown harrison parking garage new york new york fc ii new york red bulls ii sports illustrated the sports illustrated stadium traffic bulletin Mar 28, 2025

Local soccer fans are bracing for a thrilling Sunday as the New York Red Bulls II gear up to face New York City FC II in a Major League Soccer Next Pro league match on March 30, 2025. The game, which is set to kick off at 2:00 PM at the Sports Illustrated Statdium (formerly the Red Bull Arena), is n...

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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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