Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

I-95 Crash

A multi-car crash with one car rolled over I-95 northbound near exit 28. Everyone was able to get out of their cars without firefighters' help. 5 injured, 3 requiring hospitalization according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-11-01@3:17pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic

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Basement Fire

Firefighters are in the 200 block of Willow Street for a basement fire. Unconfirmed radio reports said everyone made it out of the building. The fire marshal is on scene to investigate the cause of the fire. The Red Cross has been called to help the families with their immediate needs. 2024-11-01@11: 16am--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire

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Bridgeport Police Update on University of Bridgeport Shooting Incident

https://youtu.be/HN-vhXctCwA BRIDGEPORT, CT – Bridgeport Police have provided an update on Tuesday evening’s shooting incident at the University of Bridgeport. A man, who is not affiliated with the university, sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound in a campus dining hall, reportedly following a personal dispute. The identified person of interest, 18-year-old Dylan Cruz-Tillery of Queens, New York, has not yet been located. Bridgeport Police are coordinating with the NYPD’s 105th Precinct to find him. The police responded quickly on-site and collaborated with university officials to secure the area and initiate a lockdown for campus safety. An increased law enforcement presence on campus has been arranged, including a UB-1 patrol vehicle stationed overnight, which played a role in the prompt response. Police…

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Stratford Celebrates the 4-Year Anniversary of the Stratford Food Center

https://youtu.be/ntiOQt8Ogt0 Stratford, CT – On October 29th, Mayor Laura R. Hoydick and Stratford residents joined Osiris Espinal, owner of the Stratford Food Center, to celebrate the four-year anniversary of this beloved neighborhood market. Located at 11 Woodend Road, the Stratford Food Center has become a premier destination for fresh, in-house dishes and quality produce, building a reputation as a true community staple. Since Osiris took ownership in October 2020, amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the market has thrived as a hub for the community, offering a unique range of grocery items alongside signature, freshly prepared dishes that distinguish it from other stores. Highlights include: Chicken Cranberry and Apple Salad: A deli-style chicken salad made fresh in-house, with a…

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Shots Fired At UB

Police confirmed that shots were fired in the dining hall at the University of Bridgeport. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and has been transported to the hospital. Just 24 hours earlier, the University of Bridgeport and the Bridgeport Police Department hosted a "Symposium on Use of Force" at the university.

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