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On Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6 p.m., the Town of Harrison will join the nation in solemn remembrance during a Memorial Day Tribute sponsored by Harrison Post No. 282 American Legion and the Sgt. William Sawelson, VFW Post 340. Held at the tranquil and hallowed grounds of Veterans Plaza in Library P...
On Sunday, May 4, 2025, community heroes will be honored; fans receive capes; Fan Fest Cup and donation drive will be part of  NJ/NY Gotham FC game against the Chicago Red Stars at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, for a 1 p.m. National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) match dedicated ...
Botera Harrison Cannabis Dispensary has officially opened its doors at 701 North Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard, making it the second cannabis retail location in Harrison and solidifying the town’s role as the only municipality in West Hudson currently offering legal recreational marijuana sales.
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The Harrison Police Department has officially announced that it is now accepting registration applications for the 2025 Junior Police Academy, which will run from Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18, 2025. The weeklong program is open exclusively to Harrison residents entering grades 6 through 8...
Over 30 years ago, David Strumolo began his service with the Harrison Police Department as a patrol officer and rose through the ranks to lieutenant. His leadership and qualifications earned him widespread respect among his peers. In 2018, when then-Chief Derek Kearns announced his retirement, the T...
The New York Red Bulls are set to host CF Montreal Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Sports Illustrated Stadium (formerly Red Bull Arena), with kickoff scheduled for 4:30 p.m. The match will also serve as a special celebration of Kids Day, presented by Hackensack Meridian Health, featuring a variety of p...
In a continuing tribute to its proud military heritage, Harrison’s Post No. 282 American Legion and Sgt. William Sawelson VFW Post 340 will conduct a special ceremony to unveil a new monument honoring the town’s Vietnam War veterans. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 11 a....
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established to protect human health and the environment. But its proposed plan for cleaning the lower Passaic River—once a noble effort—is now in danger of violating that very mission. What was once a blueprint for restoring a polluted river has evolved ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
