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Two for the win PBA GETS OUT THE VOTE Joseph Lagana grew up in Paramus alongside many of the PBA members who rallied to his aid during Election Day. And while they grew up to fight crime, Lagana answered the call to fight for them. “Paramus is my hometown and I wanted to support the PBA who’s here to support us,” he emphasized. “When you look at what (the government is) doing with our public employees and first responders who have been attacked over the past few years, it’s unfair. The problems are caused by the politicians and the governor, and I feel like it’s my duty to protect these people.” Lagana, who entered politics in 2011, joined the assembly in 2013 and was optimistic about his chance of reelection in the 38th District. Fighting alongside him was fellow 38th District Assemblyman Tim Eustace. “We appreciate (that the PBA is rallying today) because this is one of the tightest districts in the state,” Eustace acknowledged. “They know we do a lot to help them and they’re here to help us get across the finish line today.” When the dust settled, both Lagana and Eustace found Here come the sons From left, Danny, Mike and Michael McLaughlin. Because Election Day was an all-hands-on-deck prop