I’m very happy to announce that SafeWise has released its 100 Safest Cities in America report and, for the fourth year in a row, Harrison ranked among the top 100 safest municipalities in the nation! The statistic is based on the number of reported violent crimes (aggravated assault, murder, rape, […]
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Wegmans anticipates 500 jobs with town approval
Wegmans Food Market is projecting the creation of up to 500 new local jobs at its new Harrison store that is expected to be built at 106-110 Corporate Park Drive. According to Kim Goergen, a representative for the privately owned regional supermarket chain, the company is approximating that between 400 […]
Town OKs $1.8M bond for road resurfacing
The town/village of Harrison approved a bond proposal for various roadway repairs in an effort to better driving conditions, according to town officials. On April 6, the Harrison Town Council approved funding $1.8 million on roads, a proposal that was put forth by Anthony Robinson, the commissioner of public works. […]
Building inspector’s dual role could be conflict of interest
Harrison’s building inspector, who also serves as the acting fire marshal, should not be wearing both hats, according to a 20-year-old opinion of a former New York state assistant attorney general. In March, the Town Council appointed Rocco Germani to the positions of building inspector and acting fire marshal, filling […]
Cuomo announces $45M for police departments statewide
As a way to support first responders’ efforts, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a plan to fund and improve local police departments’ emergency communication systems. The plan, announced on March 29, calls for awarding $45 million to counties statewide to upgrade critical technology and police emergency communication systems to help […]