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Buses Still Coming To Harrison Monday: NJ Transit Trains Start Tuesday harrison nj harrison path harrison police harrison police department nj transit bus nj transit strike nj transit train path station traffic traffic bulletin May 19, 2025

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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NJTransit Rail Strike Sends Hundreds of Buses to Harrison PATH Station commuters conductor strike harrison nj harrison path station nj transit bus nj transit strike nj transit train nyc port authority of new york/new jersey traffic traffic bulletin May 17, 2025

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...

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Gotham FC Hosts San Diego Wave FC @ Broadway-Themed Fri. May 16, 2025 gotham fc harrison nj nj ny gotham fc san diego wave fc sports illustrated the sports illustrated stadium May 16, 2025

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...

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Harrison Parking Garage A Commuter Lifeline If NJTransit Workers Strike harrison nj harrison parking harrison parking garage harrison path harrison path station nj transit bus nj transit train njtransit May 14, 2025

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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Beef Steak Dinner Fundraiser to Support Local Causes Fri. May 16, 2025 beef steak dinner community event harrison cancer league harrison nj harrison-east newark elks May 12, 2025

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...

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Red Bulls Host LA Galaxy Sat. May 10, 2025 On Noche Latina Celebration harrison nj harrison police la galaxy new york red bulls red bull sports illustrated the sports illustrated stadium traffic traffic bulletin May 09, 2025

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...

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Riverbend District to Host Artisan Market on Sat. May 17, 2025 cobalt apartment building community event harison nj riverbend district steelwork apartment building the wyldes harrison vermella harrison wylie apartment building May 07, 2025

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...

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Harrison Veterans Organizations to Host Memorial Day Tribute 2025 harrison memorial day tribute harrison memorial monument harrison nj memorial day sgt. william sawelson vfw post 340 May 05, 2025

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...

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Gotham FC v. Chicago Sun. May 4, 2025 at Sports Illustrated Stadium chicago fire fc chicago fire soccer team gotham fc harrison nj harrison police national women's soccer league nj/ny gotham fc nwsl rwj barnabas health May 03, 2025

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 ...

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Botera Harrison Second Cannabis Dispensary In The Town of Harrison botera harrison cannabis cannabis law cookies harrison harirson cannabis ordinance marijuana new jersey cannabis law May 02, 2025

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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Harrison Police Dept Opens Registration for 2025 Junior Police Academy community event community policing harrison junior police academy harrison nj harrison police dispatchers Apr 30, 2025

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...

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From Patrolman to Police Chief: A Career Defined by Service & Struggle chief derek kearns councilman james doran harrison police james doran mayor & council mayor james fife Apr 28, 2025

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...

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