It's Great to be back and Live in Harrison!

Well, it's been a while since I last updated this blog. As some of you (or all of you) may know I was first out on medical leave and have had an altered public schedule for the month of September. This was all due to being diagnosed with kidney failure in the beginning of August which came not as a surprise to me but rather, a disappointment. I have since been on dialysis three times a week which is why my public meeting times with constituents have been altered. I want to thank all of you who generously have sent your warm thoughts and prayers to me in the way of letters, cards and emails. I can not tell you how much your support has meant to me during my treatment process. So many have reached out to offer to do anything and everything for me to aide in my recovery. The outpouring show of support and generosity that has been demonstrated by the residents here the past two months is a testament to how truly "Great" it is to live in Harrison. It is only fitting to be celebrating our town this weekend and everyday for that matter. The Harrison Police Department hosted their annual open house today. It was a great day to share in the pride our men and women in uniform have in protecting our community. I want to thank Chief David Hall for a great day. Be sure to check out the fireworks tonight in West Harrison beginning at 7:30pm at the West Harrison Fire Department. Sunday, the Harrison PBA will host a Car Show in the train station parking lot from 10am - 4pm. Monday is the BIG DAY! The parade will begin at 10am down Halstead Ave following the carnival in Ma-Riis Park until 3pm. You won't want to miss out on any of these events. I hope to see you there!