News, History, Opinion on the Town of Harrison NJ (Hudson County)

EPA Toxic Sludge Plant Becomes Key Harrison Election Issue

Harrison voters heading into the November 3, 2026 General Election will have choices that may not be obvious from the names printed on the ballot. Four Harrison residents have organized a write-in campaign under the banner Stand Up Harrison, challenging Mayor James Fife and three members of his ...

Gotham FC, Red Bulls Bring Back-to-Back Soccer to Harrison

Sports Illustrated Stadium is set for a busy soccer weekend, with two professional teams calling the Harrison stadium home on consecutive nights and thousands of fans expected to travel through the southern end of town. Gotham FC is scheduled to host the Chicago Stars FC on Friday, September 25,...

Lied To Harrison Residents & Developers Face Reality of Toxic Sludge

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice have announced a proposed agreement intended to move the massive Lower Passaic River Superfund cleanup closer to construction. EPA describes the agreement as an important step toward dredging and capping contaminated sediment fro...

Red Bulls v Philadelphia Union on Anime Night in Harrison Sat. 8/29/26

The New York Red Bulls return to Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison on Saturday, August 29, 2026, for an Eastern Conference matchup against regional rival Philadelphia Union. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., with the Red Bulls looking to pick up three important points as the Major League S...

Gotham Hosts Portland Thorns Fri. 8/28/26 for Pride Night in Harrison

Gotham FC returns to Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison on Friday, August 28, 2026, for one of its biggest home matches of the season, hosting Portland Thorns FC in an 8 p.m. National Women’s Soccer League showdown that combines a battle near the top of the standings with Gotham's annual Prid...

Red Bulls Face Surging Chicago Fire on Fireworks Night Sat. 8/22/26

Red Bull New York returns to the Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday, August 22, 2026, for an important Eastern Conference matchup against Chicago Fire FC. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in Harrison, NJ. The game pits a Red Bulls squad fighting to strengthen its playoff position against o...

Harrison Flooding Raises Alarm Over EPA’s Toxic Sludge Plant

Water Surging From Manhole Near PATH Station Renews Concerns About Processing Dioxin-Contaminated Passaic River Sediment on Harrison Waterfront A powerful rainstorm has once again put Harrison's vulnerability to flooding on full display, and this time the images raise an even larger question abo...

Three-Way Race Heats Up for Hudson County District 9 Seat

Voters in Harrison, East Newark, Kearny, and part of Secaucus and Jersey City (the Ninth District) will soon decide who will represent them on the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners (formerly known as the Hudson County Freeholders Board) in one of the most closely watched county races i...

⚽ Double-Header at Sports Illustrated Stadium: Friday Aug 1, 2025

On Friday, August 1, 2025, Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ, will host a high-stakes Leagues Cup double-header featuring two marquee matchups. First up, New York City FC faces Club León at 6:00 p.m., followed by Deportivo Toluca FC taking on CF Montréal in the second match. This double ...

Harrison’s James Doran Votes YES to Gas Plant Amid Community Outcry

On June 12, 2025, Harrison Councilman and Harrison’s Public Schools Director of Personnel James Doran voted YES as a Commissioner of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) to approve a fourth gas-powered plant in the Ironbound section of Newark, a facility directly across the Passaic River...

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