 Remembering the Victims of the Tree of Life Mass Shooting
On October 27, 11 worshippers were murdered at the Tree of Life synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh. This anti-Semitic hate crime happened just a few blocks from where I grew up. Squirrel Hill is a peaceful, welcoming community full of wonderful people.
The tragedy that happened there is devastating, and I have offered any support I can give to the president of the Pittsburgh Jewish Federation.
As long as we live, they too will live; for they are now a part of us as we remember them.
Joyce Fienberg, 75, Of Oakland
Richard Gottfried, 65, Of Ross Township
Rose Mallinger, 97, Of Squirrel Hill
Jerry Rabinowitz, 66, Of Edgewood
Cecil Rosenthal, 59, Of Squirrel Hill, And His Brother, David Rosenthal, 54
Bernice Simon, 84, Of Wilkinsburg, And Her Husband, Sylvan Simon, 86
Daniel Stein, 71, Of Squirrel Hill
Melvin Wax, 88, Of Squirrel Hill
Irving Younger, 69, Of Mount Washington |
On the Environment
 Earlier this year, I introduced Senate Bill 15 which would require Pennsylvania to commit to honoring the standards of the international Paris Climate Accords. President Trump removed the United States from the agreement, but other nations are moving forward and Pennsylvania should commit to cleaner air for its residents.
I am disappointed to say that it was not considered in this legislative session, but to keep the conversation on this issue going for the next session, the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will have a hearing on carbon emissions later this month in Pittsburgh.
For more information on that hearing, visit PASenate.com.
Protecting Our Communities Event
On December 6 at 7pm, I will be speaking on a panel hosted by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh. They’re having a conversation with regional leaders about the environmental challenges of fossil fuel extraction, promote sustainable energy, and combat climate change. I hope you’ll join us for the event!
December 6, 2018 – 7:00 - 9:00pm
JCC of Greater Pittsburgh
5738 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217
In the 43rd – 3 Rivers Outdoor Co.
My short web series, In The 43rd, continues! In the latest episode, I went to the new outdoor supply store in Regent Square called 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. They have everything you need for hiking, biking, camping and much more. Plus, the owners’ friendly dogs walked around the shop with me. Check it out!
Later this month, I’ll be sharing an episode that wrapped up our public meetings with the Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority and the Public Utilities Commission. Stay tuned for that.
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