Pittsburg, PA
Albanese to be sworn in as Pittsburg’s new police chief
PITTSBURG — Capt. Steve Albanese, a longtime Pittsburg police officer, has been named Pittsburg’s subsequent police chief.
Pittsburg Metropolis Supervisor Garrett Evans introduced the promotion on social media, naming Albanese to succeed Pittsburg Police Chief Brian Addington when he retires in mid-July. Addington, who joined the power in 1994, served as chief for 9 years.
Addington introduced his intent to retire in a social media put up in February and shortly thereafter town employed a recruiting agency to conduct a nationwide search, narrowing it down to 5 candidates. After three panels — legislation enforcement, metropolis administration and neighborhood — interviewed the candidates, the suggestions concerning the best choice was clear, Evans mentioned.
“I’m assured that Capt. Albanese is the fitting particular person to steer the Pittsburg Police Division into the long run,” Evan mentioned in a press release. “He understands the division’s values and the necessity for continued neighborhood belief and transparency.
“Capt. Albanese possesses the fitting mixture of information, abilities, and powerful forward-thinking management that units him aside,” he added. “He’ll construct on what we have already got, and he’ll proceed to make sure we’re a modernized division dedicated to professionalism, excellence and belief.”
A Pittsburg native, Albanese has labored with the Pittsburg Police Division – in almost each facet of municipal policing – for the previous 25 years, most lately serving as a division spokesman.
Albanese holds an affiliate’s diploma in liberal arts from Los Medanos Faculty, a bachelor’s diploma in criminology from Cal State Fresno, and a grasp’s diploma in management from St. Mary’s Faculty. He’s additionally a graduate of the FBI Nationwide Academy and California Peace Officers Requirements and Coaching Command Faculty.
“It’s an honor to steer the women and men of the Pittsburg Police Division and proceed to be part of this neighborhood,” Albanese mentioned in a press release. “I’m dedicated to the foundations which have been put in place by Chief Addington over the previous 10 years and can guarantee our division stays conscious of the wants of the neighborhood.”
Albanese mentioned the Pittsburg Police Division will proceed “to develop partnerships to cut back crime, present skilled policing, and construct belief in the neighborhood.”
“A police division is just pretty much as good because the neighborhood that helps it,” he mentioned.
The chief added that the division was “lucky to have an especially supportive neighborhood that wishes to make their metropolis a greater place to dwell.”
“We stay up for proceed constructing relationships with our native companies by means of our Enterprise Watch program, proceed working with our quite a few Neighborhood Watch teams, and proceed our robust partnership with the Pittsburg Unified Faculty District.”
Albanese credited Addington with “setting a terrific basis” for the division, however added that shifting ahead, he and his workers will proceed to concentrate on crime discount, as public security is their major aim.
“All through the summer season we will probably be specializing in a particular operation to take unlawful firearms off the streets, and cut back total crime,” he added. “Over the following two months, our officers will proceed to conduct large-scale patrol enforcements, prohibited particular person compliance enforcement, and different particular operations to maintain our neighborhood protected. We’re partnering with native, state, and federal legislation enforcement businesses all through this marketing campaign.”
Albanese mentioned one of many division’s biggest challenges within the final couple of years was associated to the pandemic.
“One of many greatest challenges the division has confronted is with the ability to join and have interaction with the neighborhood, take heed to their wants, and talk the excellent work the women and men of the Pittsburg Police Division have been doing to maintain their neighborhood protected,” he mentioned. “We’re wanting ahead to getting out and fascinating with the neighborhood at a few of our deliberate occasions, together with Nationwide Night time Out on Aug. 2 at Small World Park.”
Albanese additionally thanked the women and men of the Pittsburg Police Division “for his or her laborious work and dedication.”
“Since beginning my profession with the Pittsburg Police Division, I’ve at all times needed to work to make this neighborhood stronger, safer, and a neighborhood to be happy with,” he added. “I’ve been lucky sufficient to have labored in positions of progressive accountability to permit me to broaden my data and profession in policing. Being the chief of the Pittsburg Police Division is an impressive alternative and I’m excited to get began.”
Albanese will probably be sworn in and take over as chief on July 14.
Pittsburg, PA
EJ Phair Brewing Company Announces Pittsburg Closure
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On Friday, EJ Phair Brewing Company announced it was closing its Pittsburg location. Its last day will be Sunday, November 3.
They took to social media with the announcement:
“It is with heavy heart that we announce our last day of business will be this Sunday, November 3rd. Please join us as we say our goodbyes! Thank you for all these wonderful years, Pittsburg”
“It is with great sadness that this post comes to light. E.J. Phair brewing will be ceasing all operations on Sunday, November 3 of November. We thank the Pittsburg community for all of their support over the years and for welcoming us to the neighborhood. We will miss you all so much!
Please join us the next few days as we say our goodbyes – have one las Parksider Pizza and one last cheers at the round table! The staff, Becky, and I hope to see you all this weekend and in the future at our Alamo location, which remains open. Thanks again from all of us at E.J. Phair, its been a great run! And don’t forget – support your local businesses! #PittsburgProud – J.J., Becky, and all our wonderful and loyal staff.
E.J. Phair will keep its Alamo location open. It is located at 225 B Alamo Plaza, Alamo. You can order online at www.ejphair.com
Editors Note — although EJ Phair announced it would be closing, its been long rumored, a worst kept secret, that Headlands Brewing will be opening up at the location in the next few months. Headlands Brewing has locations in Berkeley, Lafayette and coming soon to Walnut Creek. Pittsburg would be its fourth location.
Pittsburg, PA
Steelers WR George Pickens Calls Out NFL
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was the subject to two touchdowns being called back during Week 8. One was due to a penalty from the offensive line, but the other came after he forced his one foot down twice, but failed to get the other in bounds.
Nothing was said after the Steelers’ win over the New York Giants, but Pickens finally let his thoughts on the NFL be known during the Thursday Night Football game of Week 9. As the New York Jets and Houston Texans battled, Garrett Wilson made a highlight-reel touchdown catch where he got one foot and a shin down in bounds. However, it took replay review to get the call correct, and Pickens let his frustrations be known on social media during it.
“But that’s a catch,” Pickens wrote. “… NFL be having vendettas toward certain players.”
This take isn’t controversial as the NFL has had fans, former players and analysts call out missed penalties and poor refereeing for years. Most times, the worst missed calls come against those who shine brightest in the league, like T.J. Watt, who is being pointed at constantly for players holding him and the penalty never being called.
Chances are, nothing changes. But Pickens made sure to point out yet another bad moment by the refs. And for the Jets and Wilson, they were lucky enough to still walk away with the win, and have the touchdown corrected during the game.
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Pittsburgh psychologist explains how to cope with election anxiety
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The 2024 election has been overwhelming for many people, even triggering anxiety for some.
With the race for the White House wrapping up in a few days, KDKA-TV reporter Jessica Guay spoke with a psychologist who said elections can take a toll on your health but there are ways to cope with the stress.
“I know some people are somewhat embarrassed to say, ‘The election is stressing me out and I’m overwhelmed.’ But a lot of people are experiencing it, and you’re not alone,” said Melissa Brown, a UPMC licensed psychologist and clinical manager.
People are being bombarded with campaign ads, text messages, signs, mailers, and social media posts from both political parties.
“It’s just a barrage of information over and over. And it’s just overwhelming for so many individuals,” Brown said.
She said election anxiety is a real thing. Some people worry about the potential outcome of the races and get overwhelmed with all the information on TV and online, especially about candidates’ positions on issues like the economy, immigration, and abortion.
“Many people recognize that whatever side of the aisle you fall on, there can be profound impacts. So, people really become invested, and it becomes an emotional investment in the decisions that get made,” Brown said.
Friends or family members might have differing viewpoints. Brown said that can lead to fear of confrontation.
“We have struggled as a society to really find some common language and ground to be able to have discussions. And that has really contributed to the anxiety too,” she said.
Brown said don’t go into political conversations to tell someone why they’re wrong.
“Your goal should not be to change someone’s mind, but to educate someone. We can go into a conversation just trying to be curious and open-minded and even think about how that person might have come to that viewpoint,” Brown said.
“Just try to remember where your stopping point is as well and what your limits are, what you will or will not discuss with someone,” she added.
If you’re getting too stressed out about the election and all the information that’s being put in front of you every day, there are ways to alleviate those anxieties and worries.
“It’s not really worth listening to. Throw away the flyers, scroll past what you can, mute the TV, radio. Really just go to those sources that you find reputable to get your information,” Brown said.
Brown also said to do one thing every day that’s destressing like going outside, reaching out to friends or family who can support you, and having a game plan for when the election’s over.
“How can you support yourself if the results are not what you were expecting or you had hoped for? And what can you do then? We feel out of control in this situation because we are one person and our one vote. But yet it’s reminding everybody you have a lot more ways to advocate for what your needs are and this might mean that this is the catalyst for you to engage in something that can help you feel more in control,” she said.
She said to check on your loved ones and watch for signs like change in personality, tardiness or missing deadlines.
There is a crisis text line for anyone experiencing stress or anxiety due to the election. You can text “ELECTION” to 741741. A crisis counselor will help you cool down.
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