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

Tammy Murphy NO to Gas Plant EPA YES to Toxic Sludge in Harrison

In a recent turn of events, attention has been drawn to New Jersey’s Environmental Justice Law by US Senate Candidate Tammy Murphy, notably the spouse of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, who is seeking to replace embattled US Senator Robert Menendez. Tammy Murphy has publicly voiced her oppositio...

Green Origins Solution Cannabis Store Approved To Switch Locations

The Harrison Planning Board's decision to approve a cannabis store at the 701 North Frank E. Rodgers Blvd Mini Mall, facilitating a change of location from its originally approved location on the other side of the Town of Harrison on South Frank E. Rodgers Blvd, has sparked controversy and concer...

Wyldes Luxury Apt. Complex in Harrison Offers Array of Indoor Amenities

Advance Realty Investors has recently revealed an impressive array of indoor amenities at The Wyldes, the newest luxury apartment complex in Harrison’s Redevelopment Zone. The development, designed by MHS Architecture, encompasses 399 upscale studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, addin...

NJDEP Commissioner Gets Push Back on Greenway From Skeptical Residents

Last Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the Franklin D. Roosevelt School in Kearny, NJ, Shawn M. LaTourette, the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environment Protection (DEP), passionately pitched the Greenway Project as a transformative opportunity for the residents of Kearny. The project...

2023 A Year in Review for Your Harrison Community

Your Harrison had quite a year providing those who cherish the Town of Harrison with information on events occurring in and affecting the Town of Harrison. The year started with news that West Hudson Arts & Theatre Company (WHAT Co) was making Harrison its home base at the former Holy Cross Scho...

Red Bulls Arena's Busy Year: 50 Arena Events In 2022-23 Season

The Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, initially designed to be the soccer-specific home stadium for the Major Soccer League team the MetroStars has evolved into a bustling hub for a diverse array of sporting events and activities. Over the past year, the 2022 to 2023 season, the arena hoste...

Harrison's Revival: NJIT's Role in Urban Transformation

Over two decades ago, the industrial landscape of Harrison, New Jersey, began a remarkable transformation. It was a time when the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) students, staff, and professors upon the invitation of Mayor Raymond McDonough and then-Councilman Anselmo Millan, came to th...

Mayor & Council: Tax Abatement/Personnel Changes+ Tues. Oct. 17, 2023

The Mayor and Council of Harrison, New Jersey, are set to discuss and adopt several resolutions and ordinances related to the town's development, public safety, and governance at their Tuesday, October 17, 2023 meeting scheduled for 6:15 p.m. start in the Harrison Town Hall on the 3rd Floor confe...

NJTPA's Harrison Streets Project Needs Your Input & Participation

In the bustling town of Harrison, New Jersey, street planning and transportation challenges are not a new phenomenon. With a unique layout that places a traffic light on almost every corner, navigating Harrison presents its own set of intricacies especially during the morning and evening rush ho...

Mayor & Council Meeting Canceled Amidst A Series Of Postponed Meetings

In a recent announcement, it was confirmed that the Harrison Mayor & Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2023, has been canceled. This decision follows a succession of postponed local board and agency meetings in the Town of Harrison. Notably, the last Mayor & Council meeting to...

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