News & Opinion
On Saturday, December 20, 2025, a senseless act of violence shook the West Hudson community, claiming the life of a beloved Harrison resident who was walking on Kearny Avenue just over the bridge that separates Harrison and Kearny, and leaving two communities struggling to comprehend how a quiet Sat...
Dear Residents of Harrison, NJ, and Our Neighbors,
As we move forward into another year, Your Harrison again extends its sincere wishes for health, peace, and resilience to our readers. Yet, as we did one year ago, we must acknowledge an uncomfortable reality: very little has changed regarding the ...
Due to a winter storm forecast for the area, the Harrison Police Department and the Department of Public Works are requesting the public’s cooperation during the declared snow emergency.
Effective Friday, December 26, 2025, beginning at 10:00 p.m. and continuing until further notice, NO PARKING wil...
Dear Your Harrison Readers,
On this Christmas Day, we at Your Harrison, along with our dedicated staff, extend our warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. May this special day bring you and your families joy, peace, and the warmth of the holiday spirit.
As we reflect on the...
The Kearny Police Department has charged six men in connection with a retaliatory stabbing that left an 18-year-old Harrison resident with life-threatening injuries during a large altercation outside the Wawa in Kearny located at 150 Harrison Avenue in the early morning hours of September 9, 2025, a...
As the eight nights of Hanukkah unfold, the Town of Harrison joined Jewish families across the world in honoring the Festival of Lights. We extend heartfelt greetings to our neighbors observing this sacred holiday and wish joy, peace, and warmth to all who celebrate.
Hanukkah is rooted in history, ...
The magic of the holiday season has officially arrived in the Town of Harrison, and there’s no one more excited to visit than Santa Claus himself. Fresh from a joyful morning of pancakes and other wonderful breakfast treats and photos at the Centro Romeu Cascaes Portuguese American Community Center’...
The holiday season in Harrison wouldn’t be complete without one of the community’s most cherished family traditions — Breakfast With Santa at the Centro Romeu Cascaes Portuguese American Community Center (CRC). This year’s celebration will take place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 11...
The Harrison Recreation Department is once again offering its popular Boys & Girls (Co-Ed) Basketball Program, giving young athletes an exciting opportunity to learn skills, make friends, and compete locally this winter.
Registration officially opened on November 5, 2025, but families who haven’t y...
The Harrison Police Department is continuing to withhold the names of six individuals arrested in connection with a violent stabbing that occurred in Harrison on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, as well as the name of the victim who suffered life-threatening injuries in the attack.
In response to an i...
Honoring a Tradition Rooted in Gratitude and American History
As families across Harrison gather around the table to celebrate Thanksgiving, Your Harrison extends warm wishes to all — may your homes be filled with peace, comfort, and the joy of togetherness.
Thanksgiving, as we recognize it today ...
On Saturday, November 22, 2025, NJ/NY Gotham FC — the team that calls Harrison, New Jersey home — stunned the women’s soccer world once again, capturing the 2025 NWSL Championship in San Jose, California. With a gritty 1–0 win over rival Washington Spirit, Gotham raised the league trophy for the sec...
