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Remembering John Ogiela: Wake and Memorial Service Details Announced harrison nj holy cross chapel mausoleum john ogiela mulligan funeral home our lady of czestochowa harrison Sep 04, 2023

The community of Harrison, New Jersey, is in mourning following the tragic loss of John Ogiela, who passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the age of 74. Mr. Ogiela was fatally struck in a collision between a vehicle while riding his bicycle at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and the...

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Harrison Bridge Street Bridge Closed Tues. Sept. 5 thru Friday Sept. 8, 2023 bridge street bridge harrison nj construction harrison nj traffic traffic bulletin Sep 03, 2023

The Bridge Street Bridge, a vital vehicular artery in our community, will be closed for construction on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, to Friday, September 8, 2023. The construction work will be carried out between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm, weather permitting.

During this period, the bridge will be...

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Harrison NJ School Year 2023 Starts Wed. Sept. 6th back to school crossing guards drive safely back to school harrison nj harrison police harrison police department public safety Sep 02, 2023

The Town of Harrison in Hudson County, New Jersey, is buzzing with excitement as schools are set to open for the academic year on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 9 a.m. This is a significant day for students, parents, and educators alike, marking the beginning of new learning opportunities and...

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Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic at Red Bull Arena Sat. Sept. 2, 2023 23 and me grambling state tigers greater newark conventino visitor bureau hampton pirates harrison football harrison nj harrison police harrison police department hue jackson i heart media prudential red bull arena robert prunty smirnoff lemonades wells fargo Aug 31, 2023

The Hampton Pirates and the Grambling State Tigers are set to face off in an exciting football game on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 3 p.m. The match will take place at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, as part of the inaugural Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic. This event is more than...

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Bicyclist Fatally Struck in Harrison NJ: Joint Investigation Underway accident fatality harrison nj harrison police harrison police department new jersey state police route 280 state police Aug 29, 2023

A somber mood envelops the town of Harrison following a tragic accident on Sunday, August 27, 2023, where a bicyclist was fatally struck by a car. The incident occurred at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and the on-ramp to Route 280 East.

Initial reports suggest that the driver of the vehicle...

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Bridge St. Bridge Closed Mon. Aug. 28th to Fri. Sept. 1 2023 for Repair bridge closure bridge repair bridge street bridge harrison nj detour harrison nj Aug 27, 2023

The Bridge Street Bridge, a vital vehicular artery in our community, will be closed for repairs on Monday, August 28, 2023, to Friday, September 1, 2023. The construction work will be carried out between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm, weather permitting.

During this period, the bridge will be inaccessible...

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Catalytic Converter Thefts: A Call to Vigilance in Harrison NJ catalytic converter thefts harrison nj harrison police harrison police department Aug 26, 2023

The Town of Harrison has witnessed an alarming increase in the theft of car catalytic converters. This surge is not isolated to Harrison alone; it mirrors a statewide trend that has been escalating over the past few weeks. The Harrison Police Department is now urging residents to be extra...

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Hip-Hop Legends & Messi Light Up Red Bull Arena Sat. Aug. 26, 2023 dj kay gee dj scratch dj skribble fireworks harrison nj naughty by nature red bull arena vin rock Aug 25, 2023

While the world's eyes may be on soccer superstar Lionel Messi, there's another set of legends gearing up to steal the show at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. On Saturday, August 26, 2023, starting at 5:30 p.m., the arena will be pulsating with the beats and rhymes of Hip-Hop's finest,...

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Soccer Weekend:Racing Louisville v Gotham FC at RBA Sun. Aug. 27, 2023 gotham fc harrison nj harrison police harrison police department national women's soccer league new york red bulls nj/ny gotham fc nwsl ny red bulls racing louisville fc red bull soccer red bull traffic traffic bulletin Aug 24, 2023

 On Sunday, August 27, 2023, soccer enthusiasts will gather at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ, to witness a thrilling match between the Racing Louisville and NJ/NY Gotham FC teams in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The game is set to kick off at 5:30 p.m., promising fans an...

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Hip Hop Mecci Effect Hitting Red Bull Arena Sat. Aug. 26 2023 harrison nj harrison police harrison police department inter miami cf lionel messi mayor & council new york red bulls ny red bulls red bull arena red bull soccer red bull traffic Aug 22, 2023

In just a matter of days, on Saturday, August 26, 2023, all eyes will be fixed upon the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. The soccer universe will converge on this very spot for an event that promises to be far more than your average match. The clash between Inter Miami FC and the New York...

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Bridge Street Closed Thurs. Aug. 24 & Fri. August 25, 2023 bridge closure bridge street bridge harrison nj construction harrison nj traffic Aug 21, 2023

The Bridge Street Bridge, a vital vehicular bridge in our community, will be closed for construction on Thursday, August 24, 2023, to Friday, August 25, 2023. The construction work will be carried out between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm, weather permitting.

During this period, the bridge will be...

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The Town of Harrison Fails On Meeting Updates cancelled meetings harrison mayor harrison nj harrison redevelopment agency harrison zoning board mayor & council open public meetings act Aug 18, 2023

In the week of August 14, 2023, residents of Harrison, New Jersey, were left in the dark as three town meetings were canceled without proper notice on the Town of Harrison’s website. These meetings, scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, were the Harrison Redevelopment Agency...

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