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Labor Day:Harrison’s Industrial Past Gives Way to a Residential Future beehive of industry cobalt apartment building cobalt lofts crucible drive crucible steel harrison nj labor day steelworks vermella harrison Sep 04, 2026

Labor Day has a special significance in Harrison, New Jersey. Long before luxury apartment buildings, restaurants, and Sports Illustrated Stadium transformed the neighborhood surrounding the Harrison PATH station, thousands of men and women reported for work each day to enormous factories, steel mil...

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EPA Meeting Renews Debate Over Harrison Residential Sludge Site alice yeh cobalt lofts dep epa epa cag steelworks the wyldes harrison toxic sludge toxic sludge plant vermella harrison Jul 22, 2026

Update Note: The location of EPA CAG Meeting for Monday, July 27, 2026 has changed as follows:

Newest Location EPA CAG Meeting Mon. 7/27/26 @432 Lafayette Street, Newark NJĀ 

The original location, 1 New York Avenue, Newark was changed to Elm Street and then updated by EPA CAG to 432 Lafayette Stre...

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