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Harrison Police Department's National Night Out 2023 harrison nj harrison police harrison police department harrison police national night out harrison-east newark elks national night out Jul 27, 2023

The Harrison New Jersey Police Department will be participating in the National Night Out 2023, to be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. This event, taking place at the Veteran Memorial in Library Park, on Harrison Avenue, Harrison NJ, (between South Frank E. Rodgers Blvd...

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Premier League:Brighton&Hove Albion v NewcastleUnited Fri.July 28 2023 brighton & hove albion english premier league english soccer in usa harrison nj harrison police harrison police department newcastle united red bulls arena red bulls stadium red bulls traffic Jul 26, 2023

On Friday, July 28, 2023, soccer fans will be treated to an exciting match between English Premier League soccer team Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United. FC The game is part of the Premier League Summer Series and will be held at the Red Bulls Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, starting...

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Harrison Meetings Canceled Mayor & Council Meet Tues. Aug. 1, 2023 harrison department of public works harrison nj harrison planning board harrison zoning board mayor & council red bull arena red bull traffic road closed Jul 25, 2023

Two of the last Three Harrison's local government meetings for this month have been canceled and the third meeting was moved to an earlier date. On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the Mayor & Council Meeting is scheduled (details below).

The Zoning Board Meeting, initially scheduled for Wednesday,...

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Celebrating Diversity The 2023 Peruvian Day Parade in Harrison, NJ cultural event harrison nj peruvian civic association peruvian festival peruvian independence day peruvian parade Jul 24, 2023

On a sunny day in Harrison, New Jersey, the streets were filled with vibrant colors, lively music, and a community spirit that was simply infectious. The occasion? The 2023 Peruvian Day Parade, is a day of cultural celebration and community engagement that proudly marked Peru's Independence Day.

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Leagues Cup: Toronto FC v. NYC FC at Red Bull Arena Wed. July 26, 2023 frank e. rodgers street closure frank rodgers harrison nj harrison police harrison police department leagues cup 2023 new york city fc nyc fc red bull arena red bull traffic street closures toronto fc Jul 24, 2023

When it comes to elite North American soccer, it doesn't get much more exciting than a Leagues Cup matchup between Major League Soccer (MLS) teams. This year, the Leagues Cup tournament boasts a whopping 47 teams, 29 from the MLS, with teams hailing from both the United States and Canada, and 18...

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The 2023 Leagues Cup: Red Bulls v. New England Revolution Sat. July 22 harrison nj harrison police harrison police department leagues cup 2023 liga mx mls new england revolution red bulls traffic traffic traffic bulletin Jul 22, 2023

As the warm summer breeze sweeps across Red Bulls Arena, anticipation fills the air. It is Saturday, July 22, 2023, a day marked on every soccer enthusiast's calendar. For on this day, at 7:30 p.m., the New England Revolution will face off against the New York Red Bulls, part of the thrilling...

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Harrison NJ Residents Cry Foul Over Red Bulls Traffic Restrictions cobalt apartment building harrison nj harrison police department mayor & council mayor james fife new york red bulls ny red bulls red bull arena red bull soccer red bull traffic steelwork apartment building vermella harrison Jul 21, 2023

Residents of the Town of Harrison in New Jersey are voicing their frustrations over traffic restrictions imposed during games at the Red Bull Arena. The closure of South Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard to vehicular traffic during these events has drawn the ire of local inhabitants, particularly those...

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Harrison NJ: Otis Elevator Company Innovation and Industrial Progress charles otis elisha graves otis harrison nj lisbon new york world's fair norton otis otis elevator santa justa lift Jul 20, 2023

Founded by the legendary inventor Elisha Graves Otis in 1853, the Otis Elevator Company represents a significant chapter in the annals of American industrial history. Otis, a Vermont native, first showcased his groundbreaking invention — a safety elevator — at the 1854 New York...

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Celebrate Peruvian Day Parade and Festival Sun. July 23, 2023 bridge street bridge harrison nj peruvian civic association peruvian festival peruvian independence day peruvian parade st. patrick day parade united irish united irish association Jul 15, 2023

The Peruvian Civic Association of NJ Inc. (PCA) is holding its annual Peruvian Day Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 23, 2023. This vibrant event will feature a lively Parade starting in Harrison, NJ, followed by a Festival at the beautiful Frank Vincent Marina Park in Kearny, NJ. With limited...

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Top 10 Things You Should Know About New Jersey's Cannabis Law cannabis cannabis law cookies harrison harirson cannabis ordinance harrison nj weather new jersey cannabis law Jul 14, 2023

The Cookies recreational cannabis store is about to open its Harrison NJ location and there is a lot of anticipation coupled with misinformation on Facebook about the legalization of cannabis in the State of New Jersey. Two examples of misinformation are as follow: Purchasers are anticipating...

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Cookies Harrison Cannabis Store Opening Scheduled for July 2023 cannabis cookies harrison green origin solutions harirson cannabis ordinance harrison 701 rodgers mini mall harrison nj harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency mayor & council ordinance ordinance 1445 ordinance public sessions waterfront redvelopment plan Jul 13, 2023

After almost two years since the Town of Harrison passed Ordinance 1445 permitting the legal sale of cannabis, Cookies Harrison LLC will be opening its store before the end of July (2023) according to a response to a question about the Town’s Cannabis Ordinance at the July 11, 2023, Mayor...

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Harrison Water Disruption Due to Essential Water Main Repairs department public works harrison nj harrison st harrison water department passaic valley water commission robert van riper water & sewer water main repair Jul 11, 2023

The Town of Harrison, NJ, is bracing for disruptions to its water service as the Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) has announced a necessary repair to a 30-inch transmission water main.  The work is set to be completed on or about Friday, July 14, 2023.

During this repair period,...

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