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

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...

CANCELED: Tuesday July 16, 2024 Mayor & Council Meeting

Please be advised that the Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Meeting of the Harrison Mayor & Council was canceled this afternoon. The cancellation has been confirmed with Mayor James Fife and the Town of Harrison official website has been updated to reflect the cancellation. Your Harrison will provide inf...

Environmental Justice Triumphs But The Next Fight Looms In Harrison NJ

In a significant victory for environmental justice, New Jersey Transit has abandoned its plans to construct a gas-burning power plant in South Kearny, New Jersey. This decision marks a crucial win for the residents of Kearny, Harrison, and East Newark, collectively known as the West Hudson commun...

Winter Weather Advisory Sat. 1/6/24 Mixed Precipitation & Accumulation

Residents of Harrison and surrounding towns are advised to prepare for a significant weather shift as the weekend approaches. According to the latest report by Anthony “Tony” Mondaro from the Harrison Weather Center, the serene skies will soon give way to a weather pattern, potentially impacting ...

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...

Tues. Nov. 15, 2022 Mayor & Council Meeting Cancelled

The last meeting of the Mayor & Council of Harrison was on October 4, 2022. The business portion of the meeting was 14 minutes and the public comment period was 27 minutes. Topics covered during the public session were the following: Closure of the Jackson Street Bridge for 11 hours before Ne...

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