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On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the Newark Public Library will host The Boom Bap Archive: Drum Machines and Hip-Hop, a dynamic event that wraps up the library’s 2025 Black History Celebration. Just two city blocks from Harrison, NJ, across the Bridge Street Bridge, this exciting program invites hip-hop ...
The United Irish Association of West Hudson is set to host its highly anticipated Annual Dinner on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at The Graycliff in Moonachie, NJ. This annual event will celebrate Irish-American culture, community involvement, and the organization’s longstanding dedication to preserv...
In a town known for its transformation and ever-changing skyline of modern apartment buildings and good restaurants, Harrison, New Jersey, is also home to a troubling pattern of secrecy, manipulation, and lack of ethics. At the center of this controversy stands Mayor James Fife, who has been at the ...
A serious incident on the night of February 2, 2025, shocked the local community. At approximately 10:30 PM, the Harrison Police Department was called to a scene on the 300 block of Passaic Avenue, responding to what was initially reported as a medical emergency. Upon arrival, officers found an indi...
The closure of the Hoboken PATH station by the Port Authority of NY/NJ (Port Authority) from January 30, 2025, through February 25, 2025 (25 days) is likely to significantly affect traffic volume at nearby PATH stations. Although the Harrison PATH station is not mentioned by the Port Authority as an...
The Mayor & Council of Harrison, New Jersey, have officially accepted the affordable housing numbers promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) under the 2024 Fair Housing Act. This acceptance comes despite an ongoing legal battle by municipalities across the state who are c...
Harrison High School's esteemed Hall of Fame selection committee, led by Vice Principal and Athletic Director Sean Dolaghan, has officially announced the inductees for the 2025 Harrison High School (HHS) Athletic Hall of Fame. The annual banquet, which celebrates the exceptional achievements of its ...
Harrison Mayor James Fife endorsed Hudson County Sheriff Frank X. Schillari, who has served as Hudson County's top law enforcement officer since 2010 and is seeking a historic sixth term in the upcoming June 2025 Democratic Primary.
A U.S. Navy veteran, Schillari has built a substantial record in p...
The culinary landscape of Harrison's burgeoning Riverbend District is poised for a significant boost with the introduction of Keepers and Keepers Coffee, two new ventures from Episcope Hospitality, slated to open in spring 2025. These establishments aim to become a central hub for the neighborhood, ...
When Harrison resident Alex Roman entered the Mayor’s Conference Room for the Town of Harrison NJ Mayor & Council meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, he was met with an unexpected problem—not enough seats to accommodate everyone. The cramped room quickly filled to capacity, forcing department head...
The Town of Harrison will hold its rescheduled annual Mayor & Council Reorganization Meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. The meeting will occur in the Mayor's Conference Room on the Third Floor of Harrison Town Hall.
Meeting Agenda Overview:
- Reorganization of Mayor and Council:
This January 20th (2025), as we observe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday commemorating Dr. King's indelible impact on the Civil Rights movement, we also note its coincidence with President Donald Trump's historic inauguration. This alignment of events underscores a pivotal moment in...
