News 12 covers Tanski story

In case you haven’t seen it, News 12 New Jersey did a report on the William Tanski sentencing. Here’s a video of the segment.

Tanski sentenced … finally

After months of delays and uncertainty, former Harrison DPW boss Bill Tanski has been sentenced to three years incarceration, the Star-Ledger is reporting today.
According to the Ledger story, which you can read by clicking here, Tanski is now being held in the Hudson County Jail in South Kearny.
Tanski admitted to taking more than $100,000 in [...]

Jersey Journal: Harrison Stabbing suspect may have been drinking

The suspect in Sunday’s homicide in Harrison was apparently drunk as he stabbed Manuel Romero, of Harrison, several times in the throat, The Jersey Journal is reporting on its Web site. Jorge Quintanilla, 65, has been charged in the incident, the newspaper reports. Read the entire chilling story by clicking here.

Appellate court delivers serious blow to Harrison redevelopment

The state Appellate Division has overturned a previous court’s decision that allowed for the eminent domain taking of the Adler, Amaral and DeRose properties in Harrison, Kearny on the Web is reporting this afternoon. The stunning turn of events could be a major blow to Harrison Mayor Raymond McDonough’s Harrison redevelopment plans.
The appellate court says [...]

Reports: Man murdered in Harrison

A man was murdered in Harrison yesterday, according to reports.

Reports say the victim’s name is Maunel Romero, of North Second Street. A suspect has been arrested and charged in the crime, according to reports.

As soon as more details become available, we’ll share them with you.

Video of Feb. 19 Harrison Council Meeting

Again, thanks to Joe Wood, here’s video of the Feb. 19 Harrison Council Meeting in its entirety. Be sure to visit his site at www.harrisonmeetings.com.

Feb. 7 Harrison Council Meeting

Thanks to Harrison’s Joseph Wood, who operates the Web site www.harrisonmeetings.com, here’s a look at the most recent Harrison Council Meeting. Mr. Wood broadcasts all meetings on his Web site. You should definitely check out the site.

Port Authority unveils full-size mock-up of new PATH car

Observer Photo By Celeste Regal
HARRISON — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today unveiled a mock-up of a new PATH car, a major milestone in its efforts to fully overhaul, modernize and increase capacity on its rail system. The new cars are part of the agency’s 10-year, $3.3 billion PATH program upgrades, [...]

Will central booking work?

If anyone ever tells you there’s not much going on in Hudson County, let that person know he or she is lying. There is never a dull moment in this county, from West Hudson to North Hudson, to Jersey City to the suburbs in Bayonne (sorry, I couldn’t resist that last one).
Therefore, once a week, [...]

Woods Brothers play the bagpipes

Following is a video of the Woods Brothers, of Harrison, playing the bagpipes. Their story appeared in this week’s edition of The Observer.
Woods Brothers play the bagpipes