Opinion

Party politics has no place here
Opinion

Party politics has no place here

To the Editor, On June 15, after press time, the Harrison Town Council will consider proposed amendments to the town/village Codes of Ethics that would exempt elected officials from the prohibition under current law on serving as officers or district leaders for any political party or club in Harrison during […]

Congratulations all round
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Congratulations all round

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he town/village of Harrison’s Town Council recently recognized the winners of the 2017 Mayor’s Choice Award, a long-running and most prestigious award for talented students. More than 100 works of art were submitted for review and four students received this notable distinction. Additionally, all the award-winning selections will become part […]

Remembering the fallen
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Remembering the fallen

[dropcap]O[/dropcap]n Monday, May 29, the town/village of Harrison honored those men and women who sacrificed their lives for the liberties we enjoy today. This year’s Memorial Day parade and ceremony was a wonderful tribute to fallen servicemen and women who courageously served in the armed forces and lost their lives. […]

The unicorn frappucino generation
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The unicorn frappucino generation

[dropcap]D[/dropcap]o you know what a finsta is? Neither did I, because I am not between the ages of 13 and 34. Anyone 13 to 18 is “Gen Z,” and those aged 18 to 34 are the much-discussed millennials. Dan Coates studies them both. His company, yPulse, is a marketing research […]

The farmers market and a recycling reminder
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The farmers market and a recycling reminder

[dropcap]I[/dropcap] would like to make a correction on the opening date of the farmers market. The market, sponsored by the Harrison Chamber of Commerce, opens this Saturday, May 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. After visiting the market, the chamber encourages all shoppers to walk to our business district […]