News & Opinion
For the first time in years, the Harrison Mayor & Council held a full meeting in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers—and it wasn’t standing room only but it was a very large crowd. Dozens of residents, along with a significant number of Harrison Police Officers and their supporters, packed the room on Tu...
The two unions representing the officers of the Harrison Police Department—Harrison PBA Local 22 and Harrison PBA 22A—have issued a strong joint statement condemning the recent move by the Harrison Mayor & Council to introduce an ordinance creating a new civilian Police Director position. The propos...
This Sunday, April 13, at 4:00 p.m. NJ/NY Gotham FC will welcome the North Carolina Courage to Sports Illustrated Stadium (formerly Red Bull Arena) for a National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) matchup that promises both athletic intensity and a celebration of fashion. The game, themed Dress to Impres...
Starting Monday, April 7, 2025, the Town of Harrison's Water Department will initiate a crucial maintenance program aimed at ensuring the purity and safety of its water supply. The six-week project involves the flushing of fire hydrants across Harrison, scheduled to take place nightly from 9 p.m. to...
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the New York Red Bulls will square off against Chicago Fire FC in a significant MLS regular season matchup at the Sports Illustrated Stadium, starting at 7:30 p.m. This game is not only a test of skill on the pitch but also a night of inclusivity and awareness, as the Red...
From Saturday, April 5, to Sunday, April 13, 2025, Essex County Branch Brook Park will host its annual Cherry Blossom Festival, a vibrant celebration set among the park's world-famous cherry trees. Just a short drive from Harrison, NJ, and accessible via the Clifton Avenue Exit on Route 280 West, th...
In a crucial community health initiative, University Hospital, in collaboration with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, will deploy a Mobile Mammogram Screening vehicle to Harrison, NJ, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance breast cancer screening accessibility for local women.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a community meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, to discuss ongoing and future activities for the Lower 8 Miles of the Passaic River and the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site and the Newark Riverside Industrial Park. The meeting will take ...
With a legacy that spans over a century, the Boy Scouts of America has established itself as one of the premier youth development organizations in the United States. Focused on nurturing character, citizenship, and fitness among young people, it boasts many chapters that exemplify these ideals, incl...
Sports fans and residents should prepare for a busy weekend in the Town of Harrison as the newly renamed Sports Illustrated Stadium (formerly Red Bull Arena) hosts back-to-back professional soccer matches on Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23, 2025.
The New York Red Bulls will take the pitch ...
The Town of Harrison has lost one of its most cherished figures. Antonino D’Angelo, known as "Nino" to all who knew him, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the age of 74. His passing leaves a deep void, not just in his family, but in the hearts of the many friends, neighbors, and patrons who ...
The New York Red Bulls are set to kick off their 2025 Major League Soccer season with their home opener against Nashville SC on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Sports Illustrated Stadium—the newly named Red Bull Arena after the purchase of its naming rights by Sports Illustrated. The match will begin at...
