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The Good News this morning is that NJ Transit has tentatively settled its strike with its operating engineers. Train service from NJ Transit will begin on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at midnight. In the interim, NJ Transit is providing bus service, including buses to the Harrison Path Station.
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The NJ Transit train engineers' strike has paralyzed regional rail service, a massive contingency plan is in motion, and the Harrison Path Station is going to play its part this week if the strike is not settled.
According to the Harrison Police Department, between 95 and 200 charter buses are expe...
The stage is set for a dazzling night of soccer and entertainment as NJ/NY Gotham FC welcomes San Diego Wave FC to Sports Illustrated Stadium on Friday, May 16, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. This coast-to-coast clash in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) promises high-level compe...
As New Jersey braces for a potential strike by NJ Transit train conductors beginning as soon as Friday, May 16, 2025, the Town of Harrison may find an unexpected opportunity to turn a long-standing financial liability into a strategic commuter asset: the underutilized Harrison Parking Garage.
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The Beef Steak Dinner Fundraiser will support local causes on Friday. May 16, 2025, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Harrison East Newark Elks Lodge at 408 Harrison Avenue in Harrison, New Jersey.
Tickets are priced at $60.00 per person and include a full beefsteak dinner, dessert, and one drink ticket...
The New York Red Bulls will host the LA Galaxy on Saturday, May 10, 2025, for a much-anticipated showdown under the lights at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., but fans are encouraged to arrive early for Noche Latina, a special celebration presented by the New...
The vibrant Riverbend District in Harrison will come alive once again with creativity, community, and culture as it hosts the second annual Artisan Market on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 12 Noon to 5 p.m. at 1200 South 5th Street, nestled in the Pocket Park between the Cobalt Lofts and Steel Works b...
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6 p.m., the Town of Harrison will join the nation in solemn remembrance during a Memorial Day Tribute sponsored by Harrison Post No. 282 American Legion and the Sgt. William Sawelson, VFW Post 340. Held at the tranquil and hallowed grounds of Veterans Plaza in Library P...
On Sunday, May 4, 2025, community heroes will be honored; fans receive capes; Fan Fest Cup and donation drive will be part of  NJ/NY Gotham FC game against the Chicago Red Stars at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, for a 1 p.m. National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) match dedicated ...
Botera Harrison Cannabis Dispensary has officially opened its doors at 701 North Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard, making it the second cannabis retail location in Harrison and solidifying the town’s role as the only municipality in West Hudson currently offering legal recreational marijuana sales.
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The Harrison Police Department has officially announced that it is now accepting registration applications for the 2025 Junior Police Academy, which will run from Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18, 2025. The weeklong program is open exclusively to Harrison residents entering grades 6 through 8...
Over 30 years ago, David Strumolo began his service with the Harrison Police Department as a patrol officer and rose through the ranks to lieutenant. His leadership and qualifications earned him widespread respect among his peers. In 2018, when then-Chief Derek Kearns announced his retirement, the T...
