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Vandalized campaign signs litter the streets By MoHAMED FARGHAlY mfarghaly@liherald.com
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Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, joined former Assemblywoman Judy Griffin and Democratic Hempstead Town Board candidates Sue Cools, Darien Ward and Jasmine Peña to condemn the destruction of a campaign sign by vandals.
At a news conference last Friday, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé — the Democratic incumbent in the who is running for a seat in a redrawn district that includes Freeport — joined former Assemblywoman Judy Griffin and Democratic Hempstead Town Board candidate Jasmine Peña in denouncing what they described as the politically motivated destruction of several of their campaign signs. Two other Town Board candidates, Darien Ward and Susan Collins — both CoNTiNueD oN PAGe 11
Celebrating a year of renewal with the Freeport PAL Gym By MoHAMED FARGHAlY mfarghaly@liherald.com
The heart of Freeport, resonated with joy and celebration on Oct 13 as the Freeport Police Activity League (PAL) Boxing Gym commemorated its oneyear renovation anniversary. This event was more than just a gathering; it was a testament to the unwavering commitment of the gym to empower youth and strengthen the community. The Freeport PAL Boxing Gym has deep roots within the community, emerging as a beacon of hope and a harbor of positive change since its incep-
tion in 1992. Founded by the late police officer and original Freeport PAL Executive Director, Jack Lundergan, the gym has fostered champions and instilled discipline and values i n i t s m e m b e r s for three decades. It serves as a testament to the enduring power of sports in shaping young lives and building stronger communities. A pivotal figure in this remarkable jour ney, Keisha Sanders, the owner of KeepFit Boxing, has a profound connection to the PAL Gym. An alum and former amateur boxer who began training at the gym in 2013, Sander’s journey reflects
the transformative impact the PAL Gym has. Today, she not only reminisces about her boxing days, but also conducts empowering boxing classes for women at her establishment, KeepFit Boxing. “I think something like this is great for the community, it’s very important because it’s for the youth,” Sanders said. “It’s something for the kids to do something positive, something that they can commit to something to keep them motivated outside of school.” To celebrate the PAL Gym’s one-year renovation anniversary, Sanders joined hands with the gym, bringing together
members from Keisha’s boxing classes, along with enthusiastic youth and dedicated fighters who call the PAL Gym their training ground. “We have a lot of g reat coaches that really helped these kids with not just learning the fundamentals of boxing, but it also helps them with commitment and dedication that can
help them in every area of their life,” Sanders said. “And the fact that we take on the youth, they can start young for and as they get older they really go to have discipline in their everyday life, and they actually get to enjoy the sport of boxing.” The day was filled with nostalgia as they shared stories of CoNTiNueD oN PAGe 2