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Check Your Lottery Ticket As Local Store Sold Million $ Lottery Ticket harrison nj jersey cash 5 lottery kearny nj new bergen winee & liquors nj lottery Nov 12, 2024

A very lucky New Jersey Lottery player has struck gold, winning a $1,302,942 Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot with a ticket purchased at New Bergen Wines & Liquors located at 230 Kearny Avenue in the neighboring Town of Kearny, NJ  on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

The winning numbers for that evening's draw were...

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Stunning Upset: Trump Wins 4th Ward in Heavily Democratic Harrison, NJ councilman james doran donald trump epa harrison nj james fife kamala harris mayor & council mayor james fife november election pilot presidential election property taxes rent increase toxic sludge toxic sludge plant Nov 11, 2024

In a surprising twist in the 2024 presidential election, Republican candidate Donald Trump captured significant ground in Harrison, New Jersey—a town traditionally known for its strong Democratic leanings. Trump won three districts outright and took the Fourth Ward with 568 votes to Kamala Harris’s ...

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Harrison, NJ's Public Library Desperately Needs a Children's Room election systems & software fema harrison nj harrison public library stem Nov 09, 2024

In a time when public libraries have become vibrant community hubs, offering everything from STEM programs to tech resources, the Town of Harrison, NJ, is facing a glaring oversight: the lack of a dedicated children's room in its public library. This is particularly troubling given that a children's...

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Gotham FC Hosts Playoff Game Against Portland Thorns Sun. Nov.10, 2024 eli manning gotham fc harrison nj harrison police department nj ny gotham fc portland thorne fc portland thorns traffic bulletin Nov 08, 2024

In an electrifying milestone for NJ/NY Gotham FC (Gotham FC), they are set to host their first-ever Red Bull Arena home playoff game in the club's history on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The match, which kicks off at 3 p.m., sees Gotham FC facing off against the Portland Thorns in the quarterfinals of...

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Solemn Tribute to Valor & Sacrifice: Harrison Honors Veterans Day 2024 donald b. scott harrison nj harrison post no 282 american legion harrison veterans plaza joseph p. mobus library park scott mobus place veterans veterans day vfw post 340 world war ii world war ii monument Nov 06, 2024

On Monday, November 11, 2024, the Town of Harrison, New Jersey, gathered to honor its veterans with a heartfelt Veterans Day ceremony led by Harrison Post 282 American Legion and Sergeant William Sawelson VFW Post 340. The observance, held at 11 a.m. at Veteran’s Plaza in Harrison Library Park, paid...

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Where & How to Vote in Harrison’s 2024 Presidential Election election election 2024 election day election systems & software expressvote xl harrison nj presidential election Nov 04, 2024

As the 2024 Presidential Election is upon us, it's crucial to understand where and how to vote to ensure your voice is heard. If you missed Early Voting or Vote By Mail, you can still vote using what a decade ago was the only way to Vote, In Person on Election Day. In New Jersey, polling locations w...

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Daylight Savings Time Sun. Nov. 3, 2024: Clocks One Hour Back In Time daylight savings time harrison nj Nov 03, 2024

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of moving clocks forward by one hour during warmer months to extend evening daylight, a system that will come to an end this year on Sunday, November 3, 2024, as clocks "fall back" by an hour. The change occurs at 2 a.m. when 2 a.m. becomes 1 a.m. adding an...

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Red Bulls v. Columbus Crew Playoff Game Sun. Nov. 3, 2024 columbus crew columbus crew soccer dj kd harrison nj harrison police department mls mls playoff new york red bulls nini iris red bull arena traffic bulletin Nov 02, 2024

The New York Red Bulls are set to take on the Columbus Crew at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ, on Sunday, November 3, 2024, with kickoff scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

The first 15,000 fans will receive a free RED RUNS DEEP rally towel, with all doors opening at 3 p.m.. The BULLevard begins at 1 p.m., wit...

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Harrison FMBA Local No. 22 Junior Firefighter Day Sat. Nov. 2, 2024 harrison fest harrison fest grand parade harrison fire harrison fire department harrison firefighters harrison nj junior firefighter day Oct 31, 2024

The Harrison Fire Department, in partnership with FMBA Local No. 22, invites all residents to join a day of fun, learning, and community bonding at the annual Junior Firefighter Day. The event, which will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harrison Library Park ...

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Fallen Firefighter Vincent Doffont Honored With Memorial Plaque firefigher vincent doffont harrison fife department harrison firefighters harrison nj vincent doffont vincent doffont jr. Oct 30, 2024

In a deeply moving ceremony held at the Harrison Fire Department headquarters on Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Harrison Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association and the local firefighting community gathered to honor Firefighter Vincent Doffont, who tragically passed away following a training exerci...

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EPA Postpones MeetUp: It Must Reset Its Passaic River Cleanup Plan agent orange alice yeh environmental justice environmental protection agency epa harrison nj mayor raymond mcdonough passaic valley sewerage commission raymond j. mcdonough toxic sludge toxic sludge plant Oct 28, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has postponed its planned October 29, 2024, community meeting in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood, where community members anticipated discussing the agency’s controversial plan for decontaminating the Lower Passaic River. EPA Project Manager Alice Yeh announ...

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Early In Person Machine Voting Starts Sat. 11/26 Thru Sun. 11/3/2024 early voting harrison nj presidential election Oct 26, 2024

If you’d like to vote early for the 2024 Presidential Election, New Jersey offers an in-person early voting period from Saturday, October 26 to Sunday, November 3, 2024, allowing you flexibility in casting your ballot. Take advantage of this opportunity if you wish to avoid Election Day lines. Early...

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