News & Opinion
The Town of Harrison will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024, in observance of Columbus Day, a federal holiday that has been celebrated in the United States for more than a century. As the nation marks the day, many also recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which celebrates the history and...
As the General Election on November 5, 2024, approaches, voters in the Town of Harrison, NJ, will notice that none of their local officials—neither the Mayor nor the Town Council members—are on the ballot this year. This is no coincidence. When the New Jersey State Legislature changed...
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) is bringing convenience directly to Harrison residents with its Mobile Unit, which will be stationed in front of the Harrison Senior Citizen Center at 221 Harrison Avenue on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The unit will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...
New York City FC (NYCFC) is set to take on Nashville SC this Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 4 p.m. at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. NYCFC, currently ranked #6 in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS), comes into the match with a record of 13 wins, 11 losses, and 8 ties. Nashville...
The NJ/NY Gotham FC women’s soccer team is set to face off against Bay FC at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ, on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. This match is critical for both teams, as Gotham FC seeks to secure a home playoff game, while Bay FC is fighting to maintain its position...
The Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) will convene a Special Meeting on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 9 a.m. via Zoom with Meeting Id 897 9350 3228 Passcode 785160. A key item on the agenda is the reconsideration of a request by H Capital Holdings LLC to assume the amended and restated...
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, New York City FC will take on FC Cincinnati at 7:30 p.m. at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. While NYCFC is officially the home team for this Major League Soccer (MLS) matchup, the venue poses a unique twist. The Red Bull Arena is typically home to NYCFC’s...
The Harrison Mayor & Council will meet at the Harrison Town Hall on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, with a 6:15 p.m. start time. As residents' interest in local governance grows, many hope the meeting will be held in the more spacious Mayor & Council Chambers on the 2nd floor, rather than the...
On Friday, September 27, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Riverbend District in Harrison’s SOHA (Southern Harrison) area will come alive with the Block Party & Artisan Market, offering live jazz, local crafts, food trucks, and a lively community gathering.
The event will take place off...
The New York Red Bulls will face off against New York City FC in a highly anticipated New York Derby contest on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 7 p.m. The match will take place at Red Bull Arena, Harrison’s soccer cathedral, and promises to deliver the intensity, excitement, and fierce...
The Harrison Police Department's Community Policing Unit wrapped up a highly successful season of community outreach events with a rescheduled National Night Out on Friday, September 20, 2024. Held at the heart of town in Library Park, this event capped off a series of five 'Pizza with A Cop'...
The Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) will hold a critical meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room at Harrison Town Hall, 318 Harrison Avenue. On the agenda are the approval of minutes from the Special Meeting held on September 16, 2024, and a pivotal...
