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08/12/2025

Great turnout from the Harrison community at the EPA CGA Meeting virtual meeting last night. The questions in the Chat were excellent and pointed out the obvious: the current EPA plan to clean up the Passaic River is outdated and a danger to public health.

EPA has to go back to the drawing board and not put a Toxic Dioxin Open Air Sludge Plant and dioxin-laden debris from the River at PSE&G in Harrison.

It also should not be placing a Toxic Sludge plant next to the PVSC, which is just over 1 mile from a residential community in the Ironbound Section of Newark. The CAG Members, in their heart, know that this plan is terrible and should not go forward. CAG members have been working for decades on getting EPA to clean up the Passaic River so we understand the push to put through a poor plan. Something is better than nothing but the current plan risks exposures to the residents that would be mitigated if the location of these two plants were in an industrial area like South Kearny or further down the Passaic River in the Bay area.

The Plan to use the Lister Avenue Superfund site as a Staging Area demonstrates how EPA has lost its way. At the meeting, in answering a question, an EPA personnel member stated that the cap portion of the Lister Avenue Superfund site would not be used. Another EPA personnel member corrected the first EPA personnel member and stated that it would be used, but EPA would make sure of weight restrictions and monitor for cracks in the cap. The Lister Avenue facility contains, per EPA's own admission, the most toxic dioxin and other cancer-causing chemicals that EPA can only Cap and wait for new technology in hopes of being able to process the chemicals so they are not cancer-causing and remove them decades or centuries from now.

This fight is not over. It is also devastating that Mayor James Fife and Councilman James Doran told the community the Sludge Plant was not coming, knowing full well it was coming. They defamed those who were telling the truth and making the community aware. Three years have been lost in the community opposing EPA's plan. Fife and Doran lied because they know EPA's plan is terrible, but they, for whatever reason, are supporting it and have been for years.

08/08/2025

NJ/NY Gotham FC to Host Washington Spirit Sat. Aug. 9, 2025 @ Noon

In a departure from the usual evening kickoff, Gotham FC will host the Washington Spirit at noon this Saturday, August 9, at Sports Illustrated Stadium—formerly known as Red Bull Arena—in Harrison, New Jersey. This early start promises an electric atmosphere on the pitch and some disruptions off it.

Read more: https://www.yourharrison.com/blog/nj-ny-gotham-fc-to-host-washington-spirit-sat-aug-9-2025-noon

08/07/2025

Red Bulls Host FC Juárez Illustrated Stadium Thurs. Aug. 7, '25

The New York Red Bulls will serve as the home team when they face off against FC Juárez on Thursday, August 7, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ. In the 2025 Leagues Cup, the New York Red Bulls have begun strongly. In their opening match, they secured a 1–0 victory over Guadalajara on July 31. Their subsequent game against Monterrey ended in a dramatic penalty shootout loss after a draw in regulation—highlighting the fine margins at play in this tightly contested tournament

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The New York Red Bulls will serve as the home team when they face off against FC Juárez on Thursday, August 7, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ.

08/01/2025

⚽ Double-Header at Sports Illustrated Stadium: Friday Aug 1, 2025

On Friday, August 1, 2025, Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ, will host a high-stakes Leagues Cup double-header featuring two marquee matchups. First up, New York City FC faces Club León at 6:00 p.m., followed by Deportivo Toluca FC taking on CF Montréal in the second match. This double header brings together international soccer rivalries under one roof, promising an electric night of competition and atmosphere

On Friday, August 1, 2025, Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ, will host a high-stakes Leagues Cup double-header featuring two marquee matchups. First up, New York City FC faces Club León followed by Deportivo Toluca FC taking on CF Montréal in the second match.

07/31/2025

Red Bulls v. C.D. Guadalajara (Chivas) Thurs. July 31, 2025 7:30 PM

The New York Red Bulls were founded in October 1994 as the MetroStars and commenced play in MLS’s inaugural season in 1996. After being acquired by Red Bull GmbH in 2006, the club adopted its current name and branding

The New York Red Bulls soccer-specific venue seats approximately 25,000 spectators, making it one of the largest in MLS Memberships in the stadium’s premium Club SI sections are sold out for the 2025 season, though there remain limited single-match tickets and flex plans available. Given the international scope of this Leagues Cup contest and the popularity of both clubs, the stadium is strongly expected to sell out for this game against the New York Red Bulls.

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The 2025 Leagues Cup is a midsummer tournament (July 29–August 31) featuring 36 clubs—18 from Major League Soccer (MLS) and 18 from Liga MX—competing in stadiums across the United States and Canada.

07/29/2025

NYCFC v Club Puebla @ Sports Illustrated Stadium Tues., July 29, 2025

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 8 p.m., New York City FC will host Mexican club Club Puebla at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, as part of the 2025 Leagues Cup tournament. Although NYCFC is the designated home team, the club will once again play across the Hudson River at the stadium formerly known as Red Bull Arena—home of their archrivals, the New York Red Bulls.

NYCFC has long been vocal about its discomfort with calling the Harrison-based venue home. The club typically splits its home matches between Yankee Stadium and Citi Field in New York City, but scheduling conflicts and the demands of Leagues Cup regulations have forced them to utilize their rival’s field yet again. Relief is on the horizon for NYCFC fans, as the team is currently constructing its very own soccer-specific stadium in the Willets Point area of Queens, New York. The project, slated to open in 2027, will boast a capacity of 25,000 seats and is projected to cost $780 million. The new stadium is seen as a major victory for fans who have long campaigned for a permanent home and an authentic matchday experience within the five boroughs.

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., New York City FC will host Mexican club Club Puebla at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, as part of the 2025 Leagues Cup tournament.

07/25/2025

RÜFÜS DU SOL 2 Day Concerts Sold Out Friday & Saturday 7/25 & 7/26/25

Heads up back to back Sold concerts at the Sports Illustrated Stadium.

https://www.yourharrison.com/blog/rufus-du-sol-2-day-concerts-sold-out-friday-saturday-7-25-7-26-25

07/18/2025

Red Bulls Host Inter Miami CF Sat. 7/19/25 in Likely Messi Sellout

The New York Red Bulls are set to host Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami—better known as Inter Miami CF—on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in a much-anticipated Major League Soccer (MLS) clash at the Sports Illustrated Stadium (formerly Red Bull Arena) in Harrison, NJ. The match is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff and is expected to draw a capacity crowd, especially with the potential appearance of global icon Lionel Messi.

https://www.yourharrison.com/blog/red-bulls-host-inter-miami-cf-sat-7-19-25-in-likely-messi-sellout

07/16/2025

Pizza With A Cop Returns Thurs. 7/17/25 at Firehouse Playground

The Harrison Police Department will host a “Pizza With A Cop” event on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 7th Street and Wilhelm Street, also known as the Firehouse Playground in Harrison, New Jersey. This gathering marks the first event of the year in a continuing series led by the department’s Community Policing Unit, now under the leadership of Police Chief Stanley Titterington and Police Director Nicholas Breiner.

Now in its fourth year, the “Pizza With A Cop” initiative was originally launched under now-retired Chief David Strumolo and has quickly become a beloved tradition in Harrison. These events offer residents a chance to enjoy complimentary pizza and beverages while connecting with local law enforcement officers in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

The program is rooted in the principles of Community Policing, a model supported by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs. This model promotes partnerships between police and community members to proactively identify and solve issues, build trust, and improve neighborhood safety and quality of life.

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The Harrison Police Department will host a “Pizza With A Cop” event on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 7th Street and Wilhelm Street, better known as the Firehouse Playground in Harrison, New Jersey.

07/15/2025

Red Bulls vs. Revolution & Redd’s Birthday Bash Wed. 7/16/2025

The New York Red Bulls will return to their home turf at Sports Illustrated Stadium this Wednesday, July 16, 2025, to face off against the New England Revolution in a 7:30 p.m. showdown. The Eastern Conference rivals will go head-to-head in what promises to be an electric evening packed with soccer action, fan celebrations, and a birthday party for the club’s beloved mascot, Redd.

The New York Red Bulls will return to their home turf at Sports Illustrated Stadium this Wednesday, July 16, 2025, to face off against the New England Revolution in a 7:30 p.m. showdown.

07/15/2025

Harrison OKs $1.05M Property Deal Without Public Explanation

The Harrison Mayor & Council have passed an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a residential property located at 422-424 William Street, identified as Block 29, Lot 15.02 on the Town’s tax map. The purchase price for the two-family property is $1,050,000, with the Town allocating a total of $1,250,000 to cover both the acquisition and any improvements to the site.

The Harrison Mayor & Council have passed an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a residential property located at 422-424 William Street, identified as Block 29, Lot 15.02 on the Town’s tax map. The purchase price for the two-family property is $1,050,000

07/15/2025

Celebrate Peruvian-American Community With Parade & Flag Raisings

The Peruvian Civic Association of NJ Inc. (PCANJ) will host its Annual Peruvian Cultural Parade on Sunday, July 20, 2025, bringing together the vibrant spirit of the Peruvian-American community and the multicultural fabric of West Hudson. The festivities promise a joyful celebration of heritage, community, and solidarity.

The Peruvian Civic Association of NJ Inc. (PCANJ) will host its Annual Peruvian Cultural Parade on Sunday, July 20, 2025, bringing together the vibrant spirit of the Peruvian-American community and the multicultural fabric of West Hudson.