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Alex Valdez Won Hudson County Commissioner Race By Being Persistent alex valdez harrison nj hudson county commissioner larry bennett mina ekladious primary election primary election 2026 Jun 03, 2026

Unofficial results from the Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Democratic Primary Election show Alex Valdez winning the only contested race on the ballot in Harrison, capturing the District 9 Hudson County Commissioner nomination by a significant margin. This was his second race for Hudson County Commissioner. ...

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Unofficial Results Show Valdez Ahead in District 9 Contest alex valdez election election results harrison nj hudson county commissioner larry bennett mina ekladious Jun 02, 2026

Preliminary unofficial election results reported Tuesday night by NJ.com show Alex Valdez leading the only contested race on the ballot affecting Harrison residents, the Democratic Primary for Hudson County Commissioner representing the 9th District.

According to the results posted by NJ.com as of ...

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Primary Election Day 2026 6 am to 8 pm Voters Guide Go Out To Vote alex valdez harrison nj larry bennet mina ekladious primary election primary election 2026 toxic sludge plant Jun 02, 2026

New Jersey’s Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and polling locations across the state — including Harrison — will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who are inside the voting location by 8 p.m. will be allowed to cast their ballots, no matter how long the line is.

On Tuesday, June 2,...

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Gotham FC Hosts Houston Dash Sun. 5/31/2026 at Sports Illustrated Stadium aanhpi heritage month gotham fc harrison nj houston dash national women's soccer league rutgers scarlet knights rutgers university sports illustrated stadium May 31, 2026

Professional women's soccer returns to Harrison on Sunday, May 31, 2026, when NJ/NY Gotham FC hosts the Houston Dash in a National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) match at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. and marks Gotham FC's final league match before the NWSL's June interna...

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Ecuador & Saudi Arabia Face Off at Sports Illustrated Stadium ecuador national soccer team harrison nj harrison police harrison police department international friendly saudia arabia soccer sports illustrated stadium traffic bulletin May 30, 2026

International soccer will return to Harrison on Saturday, May 30, 2026, when the Ecuador Men’s National Team faces the Saudi Arabia Men’s National Team at Sports Illustrated Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The match is part of a series of international exhibitions being held in the Uni...

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District 9 Race: Larry Bennett Supports Harrison Sludge Plant alex valdez district 9 election epa harrison n larry bennett mina ekladious primary election primary election 2026 May 29, 2026

As voters prepare to cast their ballots in Early Voting and on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Democratic Primary Election for Hudson County Commissioner in District 9, one issue has emerged as a sharp point of distinction among the three candidates seeking the seat: the Environmental Protection Agency's...

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How To Run in November for Harrison NJ Mayor or Council councilman lawrence bennett democracy general election harrison nj mayor mayor & council november election May 26, 2026

Residents of the Town of Harrison who are considering a run for public office in the November General Election should begin preparing now, as the petition filing process and signature requirements are important first steps toward getting on the ballot. The number of signatures required for the Counc...

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Memorial Day 2026 Honors Harrison’s Military Sacrifice david robertson donald b. scott harrison nj harrison post no 282 american legion joseph p. mobus memorial day sgt. william sawelson sgt. william sawelson vfw post 340 May 25, 2026

As communities across the United States observed Memorial Day 2026, residents in the Town of Harrison once again reflected on the sacrifices made by the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in defense of the nation.

While Harrison has traditionally held solemn Memori...

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Harrison Parents Blindsided by Aftercare Program Cuts councilman james doran harrison board of education harrison nj harrison school larry bennett mayor & council May 20, 2026

Parents in Harrison were left scrambling for childcare arrangements after the Harrison Board of Education abruptly canceled its Aftercare Program with only limited notice to families, raising questions about budgeting priorities, transparency, and financial planning within one of New Jersey’s state-...

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Gotham FC vs Boston Legacy FC in Harrison 5/9/26 May 06, 2026

Soccer fans in Harrison are set for another exciting evening of professional women’s soccer as NJ/NY Gotham FC hosts Boston Legacy FC on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Sports Illustrated Stadium with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early, as Fan Fest activities are schedule...

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Harrison Community 5K Set for May 31 in Library Park alamo insurance group inc. cko kickboxing dunkin in harrison ferreira construction harrison 5k race harrison nj harrison public library premier case associates of west hudson st. michael's medical center May 01, 2026

Residents, runners, walkers, families, and even dog lovers are invited to take part in the upcoming Harrison Community 5K on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in the Town of Harrison, New Jersey.

The community-focused event will begin at 9 a.m., rain or shine, at Veterans Plaza in the Franklin D. Roosevelt Par...

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Back-to-Back Soccer Weekend Coming to Harrison May 2-3, 2026 fc dallas gotham fc new york red bulls racing louisville fc red bulls sports illustrated sports illustrated stadium Apr 29, 2026

Soccer fans will once again descend on the Town of Harrison this weekend as the Sports Illustrated Stadium prepares to host back-to-back professional soccer matches on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and Sunday, May 3, 2026.

The busy sports weekend is expected to bring thousands of fans into the Southern Ha...

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