Pictured above are (back row, L to R) Linden PAL Director Officer Daniel Kuczynski; Linden 10th Ward Councilman Adam Kuczynski; Assistant Linden PAL Director Daryl Spruill; Volunteer Coach Marvin Burlus; (Middle row, L to R) Karisma Lewis, 11; Alexis Rodriguez, 11; Ramo Julius, 10; Trinity Dorf, 9; (Front row, L to R) R.J. Overton, 9; Linden Mayor Richard Gerbounka; Marcus Burlus, 9.

The Linden Police Athletic League tipped off its 60th season of serving the city's youth on January 13th and 14th.

This year, the PAL's basketball program has grown larger than ever, with multiple teams and age brackets. While the youngest learn the basics of the game, the older children sharpen their skills and work on the fundamentals of solid offense and defense. Most importantly, though, all of the children also learn to respect their teammates, opponents, and officials in a safe atmosphere that encourages friendship, cooperation, and competition.