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 […]
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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 […]
JCC bomb threat suspect arrested in Israel
Half a world away, a 19-year-old man was arrested at his home in Israel for allegedly leveling bomb threats against Jewish community centers throughout the U.S., which forced the evacuation of local centers in New Rochelle and Tarrytown late last month. The arrest was made by Israeli police on March […]
Town makes headway on Wegmans proposal
Harrison is seeking to break the ice on a developer’s plan to replace an old office complex at 106-110 Corporate Park Drive with a Wegmans Food Market. According to Mayor Ron Belmont, a Republican, the Harrison Town Council is planning to approve a change that will allow the company to […]
Town, EMS agree to first contract in more than a decade
One year after a dispute over funding and mismanagement, the relationship between the town/village of Harrison and its independent emergency medical services corps may be healthier than ever. Last week, the town signed a one-year contract with the Harrison Emergency Medical Services, EMS. According to Al Mignone, chairman of the […]