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12/23/2025

Kearny Police Charge Six in Stabbing of Harrison Resident at Wawa

The Kearny Police Department has charged six men in connection with a retaliatory stabbing that left an 18-year-old Harrison resident with life-threatening injuries during a large altercation outside the Wawa in Kearny located at 150 Harrison Avenue in the early morning hours of September 9, 2025, authorities announced.

The Kearny Police Department has charged six men in connection with a retaliatory stabbing that left an 18-year-old Harrison resident with life-threatening injuries during a large altercation outside the Wawa in Kearny located at 150 Harrison Avenue in the early morning hours of September 9, 2025

12/09/2025

Tree Lighting Ceremony Tonight. Details at

The magic of the holiday season has officially arrived in the Town of Harrison, and there’s no one more excited to visit than Santa Claus himself. Fresh from a joyful morning of pancakes and other wonderful breakfast treats and photos at the CRC's Cmmunity Centeer’s Breakfast with Santa

12/05/2025

Breakfast with Santa Sunday at CRC

The theme for this festive morning says it all: Pancakes, Smiles, and Santa — the perfect holiday trio. Families are invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, music, and laughter filled with holiday cheer, along with an unforgettable photo opportunity with Santa Claus.

12/01/2025

The Harrison Police Department is continuing to withhold the names of six individuals arrested in connection with a violent stabbing that occurred in Harrison on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, as well as the name of the victim who suffered life-threatening injuries in the attack. Read More Click On Link.

The Harrison Police Department is continuing to withhold the names of six individuals arrested in connection with a violent stabbing that occurred in Harrison on Wednesday, November 5, 2025

11/10/2025

Low Turnout & Outdated Voter Rolls Shadow Harrison’s Election Results

Despite a hotly contested statewide race for Governor between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli, voter turnout in the Town of Harrison was remarkably low. Of the 9,496 registered voters, only 3,097 cast ballots in the General Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, representing a turnout of just over 32% — a figure that raises renewed concern about voter engagement and the accuracy of Harrison’s voter rolls.

Of the 9,496 registered voters, only 3,097 cast ballots in the General Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, representing a turnout of just over 32%

10/31/2025

Early Voting Begins in New Jersey on Saturday, October 25, 2025

Early in-person voting begins across New Jersey on Saturday, October 25, 2025, and continues through Sunday, November 2, 2025, giving voters the flexibility to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day.

10/31/2025

Harrison Police Respond to Two False Swatting Calls at Harrison High School

The Harrison Police Department responded to two separate reports of a suspicious person at Harrison High School (HHS) on Monday, October 21, 2025, and again on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Both incidents prompted an immediate law enforcement response and precautionary lockdowns at the school.

10/31/2025

EPA Pushes Outdated Passaic River Plan —Tell Them No Monday 11/17/2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold an in-person Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the Ironbound Early Learning Center, located at 1 New York Avenue in Newark, New Jersey.

10/31/2025

New Jersey’s gubernatorial race is coming down to the wire, and with only six days remaining until Election Day on Tuesday, November 7, 2025, every vote truly matters.

The race between Democratic Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and Republican former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli is shaping up to be one of the closest gubernatorial contests in recent state history. Pollsters report that the two candidates are separated by only a few percentage points, within the margin of error, meaning that voter turnout in the final days could decide who becomes New Jersey’s next Governor.

New Jersey’s gubernatorial race is coming down to the wire, and with only six days remaining until Election Day on Tuesday, November 7, 2025, every vote truly matters.

10/19/2025

Harrison’s $50K Bigbelly Garbage Cans Raises Questions

The Town of Harrison has purchased 30 Bigbelly solar-powered compacting garbage cans for over $50,000, part of an effort to reduce litter and improve cleanliness along Harrison Avenue and North Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard, the town’s main commercial corridors.

The sleek, enclosed garbage can, often seen in downtown areas of larger cities, are designed to hold more trash than conventional receptacles, compact waste using solar energy, and signal to town officials when they need to be emptied. Harrison officials hope this “smart” technology will address what residents have described as a growing garbage and litter problem in the business district.

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The Town of Harrison has purchased 30 Bigbelly solar-powered compacting garbage cans for over $50,000, part of an effort to reduce litter and improve cleanliness along Harrison Avenue and North Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard, the town’s main commercial corridors.

10/18/2025

The atmosphere is set to sizzle this Sunday, October 19, 2025, as the reigning‐champion Gotham FC hosts Racing Louisville FC in what will be Gotham’s final home match of the 2025 season.

The atmosphere is set to sizzle this Sunday, October 19, 2025, as the reigning‐champion Gotham FC hosts Racing Louisville FC in what will be Gotham’s final home match of the 2025 season.

10/06/2025

On No. 3rd Street, between Hamilton & William Street.

The northern end of Harrison has a huge lack of parking problem that has been know to the Mayor & Council for years. Mayor Fife has not done anything to address the quality-of-life problem -- extreme lack of parking in Harrison. Allowing a movie producer to park on the street after 5 p.m. shows you prefer movie producers over residents.