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HARRISON, N.J. -- Heavy rain soaked the Tri-State Area on Saturday, causing problems in some areas.

The street outside the Red Bull Arena in Harrison had to be closed for a period of time due to flooding.

Police vehicles blocked Frank E. Rodgers Bouelvard South between Guyon and Riverbend drives as water rose, leaving the roadway flooded.

Luckily, most fans were still inside the arena, watching the Red Bulls win against FC Dallas.

Once outside, some fans went straight to the Harrison PATH.

Like normal, law enforcement was out directing traffic after the match. Add in a street closure and drivers had some extra navigating to do.

Taking it slow, people were doing their best to get out of the area and home safe.

"Especially when there's a storm like this, hopefully we'll make it home alright," Morris Plains resident Dan Goyeneche said.

"We'll be fine. We'll make it home safe," another person said.

"We're very good with the storm. I think the rain brought us luck," one Red Bulls fan said.

The weather also created travel troubles at local airports, with winds contributing to dozens of cancellations and hundreds of delays, and knocked out power to thousands of customers across New Jersey and New York.

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Match at Red Bull Arena Will Feature the 2024 Olympic Team and Will Be the Second to Last Before the USWNT Leaves for Paris Olympics

March 22 2024

CHICAGO (March 22, 2024) – U.S. Soccer has announced that the U.S. Women’s National Team will face Mexico at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J., on Saturday, July 13 (3:30 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, Telemundo, Universo, Max & Peacock) in the penultimate match before the team leaves for France and the 2024 Paris Olympics. The “Impact 99” legacy match will be presented by New York Life.

Impact legacy matches, presented by New York Life, will take place annually and will focus on important games in U.S. Soccer history that positively impacted future generations of National Team players from the senior U.S. National Teams, the U.S. Youth National Teams and the U.S. Extended National Teams.

This “Impact 99” match will feature a U.S. Soccer-organized reunion of the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup Team, which will come together to celebrate the 25^th anniversary summer of its historic run to the championship of a tournament that changed the course of history for women’s soccer, and women’s sports, globally.

"New York Life is proud to partner with U.S. Soccer on celebrating the impacts of incredible women -- past, present, and future,” said Amy Hu, Chief Marketing Officer, New York Life. “As an organization focused on building legacies for individuals and families, celebrating the impacts of prior generations is deeply aligned with our values – we are thrilled to present this series of Impact legacy matches, beginning with the Impact 99 match this summer.”

The USA and Mexico are bidding together for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the host(s) of which will be decided in May of this year, so the match could carry added significance if the World Cup is awarded to North America, as it would be the first game between the two host nations on the road to the next Women’s World Cup.

The U.S. roster for the match will be the 2024 Olympic Women’s Soccer Team and the game will be played at the home of defending NWSL champion NJ/NY Gotham FC and the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer. U.S. Soccer will announce the details of the Olympic Send-Off match soon.

SBC – 2024 SheBelieves Cup

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“This will be a fun and inspirational weekend,” said U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone, herself a key member of the 1999 Women’s World Cup Team who scored in the semifinal of that tournament. “The fans will get the chance to show their support for the team before they head to France while also celebrating our 1999 Women’s World Cup Team. This is a group of women who did so much for the sport and the impact of that team and tournament is still being felt 25 years later, especially as we bid for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. I can’t wait to see my teammates and friends.”

Presales for the USWNT vs Mexico match in Harrison, N.J., will begin on Monday, March 25, and conclude on Friday, March 29 at 8 a.m. ET.

Coaches Circle and Presidents Circle members supporting the U.S. Soccer Development Fund can receive individual customer support and concierge services for their ticketing needs. Click here or contact [email protected] for more information.

For the opportunity to buy tickets before the general public, fans should consider becoming U.S. Soccer Insiders. Membership is free for Standard Insiders. Learn more.

Presale Schedule for USWNT vs. Mexico – July 13 – Red Bull Arena

As the official payment technology sponsor of U.S. Soccer, Visa is offering cardholders an opportunity to purchase tickets in advance of the public on-sale date. Visa cardholders can purchase tickets from Thursday, March 28 at 1 p.m. local venue time to Friday, March 29 at 8 a.m. local venue time through ussoccer.com. As the preferred card of U.S. Soccer, Visa will be the only payment method accepted during the Visa presale. Terms and conditions apply.

September 14, 2023

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NEW YORK – Today, EPA announced that it has completed a major milestone in the cleanup of the Vo-Toys site in Harrison, New Jersey. Under EPA oversight, General Electric Company (GE) contractors have successfully decontaminated and demolished all three mercury-contaminated buildings at the site and have removed building debris.

“After years of hard work, EPA has mitigated the mercury threats from the Vo-Toys site and ensured the safety of this community,” said Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia. “This project will have a positive impact on the health and economy of Harrison and its surrounding areas.”

The Vo-Toys site is a former manufacturing facility that occupied a city block in a mixed residential and commercial neighborhood just north of Route 280. The site had three large, empty buildings that had been contaminated with mercury from past industrial practices. Exposure to mercury can be harmful to human health and the environment.

In response to the May 2018 request of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), EPA became involved in the cleanup of the site. EPA and GE conducted a series of assessments to determine the amount of mercury within the buildings and the potential impact on the neighborhood in case of a fire. The results showed that a fire could expose people to a significant amount of mercury. To prevent this, EPA and NJDEP collaborated with local officials and first responders to create a plan to protect the public from a mercury release. GE, which was responsible for performing the removal action at the site, placed a 24-hour fire watch at the site until a plan for site cleanup was finalized.

Under a legal agreement with EPA, GE began removing mercury-contaminated structures at the site in March 2020. Decontamination and demolition of the above grade structures was completed in May 2022. In 2023, GE removed and disposed of numerous mercury-contaminated concrete footers and related contaminated soil. Below-slab piping contaminated with mercury was also removed and disposed of off-site. During all the work EPA and GE contractors monitored the air for mercury vapor and dust and collected air samples in the community to ensure that air quality was safe.

Today’s announcement marks the end of the cleanup work overseen by EPA at the Vo-Toys site, which has successfully removed the risk of mercury exposure from the three contaminated buildings. GE will submit a final report on the removal action to EPA as the site is transitioned to NJDEP oversight for further action to ensure the safe redevelopment and future use of the site.

For more information, site documents and photos, please visit the Vo Toys site response page.

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HARRISON, N.J. – Port Authority New York and New Jersey reports the Harrison Station on the PATH commuter rail is now open after renovations.

Port Authority New York and New Jersey has completed the $47.2 million station house at the Harrison stop. Located on the PATH commuter rail, the new station house is the latest step toward PANYNJ’s multi-facility modernization of the regional transit hub. Below shows a video of the Harrison Southwest Head House opening. The station house is 3,200 square feet and is now open to the public. New features include an elevator, a public plaza with seating, 82 bicycle parking spots, a 17,800-square-foot concourse, and a dedicated turnstile that takes TAPP. According to the Port Authority, other turnstiles in the station will continue to take existing PATH fare payment systems, including SmartLink and MetroCard.

The project was partly funded from an FTA grant of $40.7 million. Originally built in 1936, the original station house was outdated and “was razed to make way for a more modern and accessible replacement.” PATH reportedly retained the original building’s rich history by “preserving and showcasing the original signage and numerous artifacts from the previous building.” This includes installing an interpretative display and a black-and-white aerial map inside the entrance. There are also bronze station signage letters, a Pennsylvania Railroad keystone, and a directional mosaic tile sign in the new station. The new station house was built with resiliency and sustainability in mind. The building boasts enhanced flood protection in that the first level is located above the flood plain. PANYNJ says water runoff will be collected and stored for landscape irrigation.

This is the latest in the Port Authority’s $256 million transformation “of the sprawling PATH Harrison station complex as a vital transportation hub in the region.” Located in the southwest corner of the Harrison station complex, it allows for safer pedestrian access without riders having to cross Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard. Another station in the northeast station was completed in 2018 with a second completed in 2019 in the southeast section. The station also provides connection to NJ TRANSIT buses along with commuter vehicle and bicycle parking. The $256 million investment at Harrison includes renovations, three new station houses “to improve egress,” and construction of a new substation that powers the entire complex. The new substation has been operational for a year and “ensures a dedicated power sources for the large complex and was built to the agency’s stringent sustainability standards.”

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says the announcement “marks yet another milestone in the comprehensive modernization of our regional transportation system. . . I applaud the Port Authority for the forward-thinking lens through which this project was conceived. Combining state-of-the-art technology with sustainable and resilient practices will ensure New Jersey commuters have a first-rate mode of transportation to get where they need to go while benefiting our regional economy as a whole.”

“The PATH commuter rail has fueled the economic growth and development of Harrison and its nearby communities into a desirable residential area and a hub of activity by providing easy access to businesses and cultural landmarks. . . The port Authority’s $256 million investment in Harrison is yielding benefits far and wide for this community as more people discover this not-so-hidden gem as a destination and a great place to live,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole.

Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton said the “$256 million investment in the PATH Harrison station complex has turned an outmoded nearly-century old facility into an ultra-modern 21^st century transit hub accessible to everyone. . . This expansion of the Harrison station that we are opening today advances our commitment to providing a modern 21^st century customer experience at Port Authority facilities.”

Harrison Mayor James Fife said, “Since the Port Authority built the new state-of-the-art PATH station in Harrison, we have seen firsthand its great success as a complement to the massive redevelopment that has transformed this once-industrial zone. . . We commend the Port Authority for its commitment to Harrison and to PATH riders who rely on this station. Partnerships like the one we have with the Port Authority to improve this area are vital to our continued redevelopment, and we look forward to many more years of collaboration.”

Officials recently unveiled a major public investment in a neighborhood that has completely transformed over the last decade as Harrison’s PATH station officially has a brand new amenity.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey marked the completion this week of a new $47.2 million station house at Harrison, the latest step towards the Port Authority’s multi-facility modernization of the transit hub. The original station, built in 1936, has been getting major upgrades to make it both modern and accessible.

The newly built 3,200-square-foot station house features an elevator, a public plaza with seating, 82 bicycle parking spots along a 17,800-square-foot concourse, and a dedicated turnstile.

The new digs already accept TAPP, PATH’s new contactless tap-and-go fare payment that is being rolled out across the system’s stations. The station house replacement project was funded partly by a $40.7 million Federal Transit Administration grant.

“Today’s announcement marks yet another milestone in the comprehensive modernization of our regional transportation system,” said New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy. “Combining state-of-the-art technology with sustainable and resilient practices will ensure New Jersey commuters have a first-rate mode of transportation to get where they need to go while benefiting our regional economy as a whole.”

The new facility was designed with enhanced flood protection from the nearby Passaic River, with the station house’s first level located above the flood plain. Water runoff will be collected and stored in water retention tanks for landscape irrigation.

“Our $256 million investment in the PATH Harrison station complex has turned an outmoded nearly-century old facility into an ultra-modern 21st century transit hub accessible to everyone,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton.

“This expansion of the Harrison station that we are opening today advances our commitment to providing a modern 21st century customer experience at Port Authority facilities.”

The new facility is located at the southwest corner of the station and provides safe pedestrian access without the need to cross Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard. It complements a station house in the northeast section of the complex completed in 2018, and a second station house that opened in 2019 in the complex’s southeast section.

The Port Authority’s $256 million investment has also included a new substation that now powers the entire Harrison station complex. The area around the PATH station has seen tremendous growth in recent years, transforming a formerly industrial area into a mixed-use hub with Red Bull Stadium, hotels, and a plethora of multi-family developments.