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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.

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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.

07/10/2025

Harrison’s James Doran Votes YES to Gas Plant Amid Community Outcry

On June 12, 2025, Harrison Councilman and Harrison’s Public Schools Director of Personnel James Doran voted YES as a Commissioner of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) to approve a fourth gas-powered plant in the Ironbound section of Newark, a facility directly across the Passaic River from Harrison, New Jersey.

Doran joined five other Commissioners in approving the controversial plant despite widespread public opposition, environmental concerns, and the plant’s proximity to residential communities in both Newark and Harrison. Two of the Commissioners of PVSC voted “NO” to the fourth-gas-powered plant.

A Vote Against Environmental Justice

Doran’s affirmative vote aligned him with Commissioners Joseph F. Isola, Elizabeth Calabrese, Brendan Murphy, John Cosgrove, and Hector Lora, none of whom reside near the PVSC facility. The plant will be located in a neighborhood already overburdened with pollution.

In stark contrast, Newark Councilman Luis Quintana and Newark Council President C. Lawrence Crump, both of whom live in the affected area, voted “NO.” Crump questioned the need for the plant, and Quintana cited pleas from Newark residents demanding environmental justice.

Four-Year Campaign Ignored

For four years, the Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) led a grassroots effort urging PVSC Commissioners to reject the gas plant in favor of a non-polluting battery backup system. The group succeeded in gaining the support of Tammy Murphy, wife of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, but NOT the governor himself.

In a biting protest image, ICC depicted Murphy against a backdrop of smokestacks with the caption:
“On Governor Murphy’s Watch, PVSC Just Approved What Would Be The 4th Gas Plant In Newark, NJ.”

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07/08/2025

Harrison NJ PD Welcomes New Officers, Announces Promotions and Awards

The Harrison Police Department celebrated a significant day of milestones and recognition on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as nine new officers graduated from the Hudson County Public Safety Training Center, several seasoned officers earned well-deserved promotions, and two members of the department were honored with a prestigious award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.).

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07/02/2025

Harrison Public Schools Launch 2025 Summer Swim Program

The Harrison Public Schools are once again offering their annual Summer Swim Program, a great way for residents to stay cool, have fun, and learn swimming skills during the summer months. The program runs from Monday, July 7, 2025, through the end of August and is open to residents of Harrison and East Newark.

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The Harrison Public Schools are once again offering their annual Summer Swim Program, a great way for residents to stay cool, have fun, and learn swimming skills during the summer months.

07/02/2025

EPA Kearny Meeting Tues. July 8, 2025 —Speak Up Before Sludge Moves In

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a community meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2025, to discuss ongoing and future activities for the Lower 8 Miles of the Passaic River and the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site. The meeting will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kearny Town Hall located at 402 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ.

EPA is holding its meeting in Kearny because it will be utilizing property along the Passaic River in Kearny for what it calls Staging, but really means the storage of construction equipment and vehicles and construction fill materials. It will also be using a portion of the waterfront to launch boats and do water testing. In addition, the dredging of the toxic sludge at the bottom of the Passaic River will expose the public to dioxin, which is cancer-causing. EPA at prior meetings was not aware of the use by Rowing Teams of the Passaic River. Several local Rowing Teams use the waters that will be disturbed by the dredging of the Passaic River.

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a community meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2025

06/30/2025

Harrison Residents Headed Elsewhere for Fireworks on July 4, 2025

The Town of Harrison does not currently host an Independence Day Celebration or Fireworks Celebration; however, surrounding communities do. Click link to get some local towns with fireworks and one with a nice July 4th Parade.

The Town of Harrison does not currently host an Independence Day Celebration or Fireworks Celebration; however, surrounding communities do.

06/23/2025

Current State of Affairs in Harrison NJ on June 23, 2025 at 1:10 pm

06/12/2025

Project Receives Lifeline from HRA Amid Growing Concerns Over Delays

The Harrison Redevelopment Agency (HRA) has once again extended critical project deadlines for the long-delayed developers Accordia Harrison Urban Renewal LLC (Accordia) and Eastone Harrison Urban Renewal LLC. (Eastone) development located on South Frank E. Rodgers Blvd and approving a new lender, Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners, Inc., in a Resolution passed at its most recent meeting. The move marks yet another chapter in the years-long redevelopment saga, one marked by missed milestones, shifting lenders, and now, a push to bifurcate the Financial Agreement that governs the entire project.

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