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World Cup Watch Parties Continue in Harrison NJ 2026 world cup fifa harrison nj sports illustrated stadium watch party Jun 16, 2026

The FIFA World Cup celebration continues in the Town of Harrison, NJ, as Sports Illustrated Stadium hosts the NYNJ World Cup 26 Jersey Fan Hub on select dates throughout the Group Stage of the tournament.

The Harrison, NJ, Sports Illustrated Stadium, home of the New York Red Bulls and NY/NJ Gotham ...

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Harrison Must Help Local Businesses Benefit From World Cup 2022 world cup 2026 world cup harrison nj Jun 15, 2026

As Sports Illustrated Stadium becomes a gathering place for World Cup watch parties and related events, Harrison has an important opportunity that should not be wasted. Thousands of visitors will be coming into town during the FIFA World Cup period. Many will arrive by PATH, park near the stadium, w...

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The Scots-American Club Kearny's Link to Scotland & Soccer History argentina womens soccer bolivia international soccer team harrison nj kearny nj scotish american club Jun 08, 2026

 When Scotland took the field against Bolivia at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison on June 6, 2026, the match held special meaning for the neighboring Town of Kearny, whose soccer heritage is deeply rooted in Scottish immigration and the historic Scots-American Club. Scotland won against Bolivi...

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Get Ready: Soccer, Concerts, Traffic & Increased Public Safety Costs. harrison nj sports illustrated stadium world cup Jun 06, 2026

Sports Illustrated Stadium will once again place Harrison NJ on the international soccer stage this weekend as four national teams from three continents arrive for a pair of international friendly matches as part of the Road to 26 Presented by Turkish Airlines series.

The international soccer showc...

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Portuguese Heritage Takes Center Stage in Harrison June 6-7 harrison nj harrison portugal day harrison portugal day 2026 Jun 05, 2026

The vibrant spirit of Portugal will once again fill the streets of Harrison as the Centro Romeu Cascaes Portuguese American Community Center (CRC) hosts its annual Portugal Day Celebration on Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, 2026.

One of Harrison's most cherished cultural traditions, the two-d...

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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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