Paul Kanitra is the mayor of Point Pleasant Beach. He's heading to the Polish border with Ukraine to help the 10's of thousands of refugees running for their lives. Kanitra says he feels "compelled to do something watching this insane horror unfold." The chamber of commerce in Point Pleasant Beach has collected money and clothing to support the mayor's mission. He is hoping to rent a van to help move refugees from the border to safety inside Poland. Point Pleasant Beach feels a special connection to Ukraine because for many years young people from the country have come to the New Jersey Shore town to operate rides in the summer.
Source: Asbury Park Press
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