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.

Avoid I-95 Northbound In Bridgeport

12:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Avoid I-95 northbound near exit 26.  A three-truck accident including a box truck that lost it's load has strewn items across the highway.  Take an alternative route! Evita la I-95 norte en Bridgeport 12:27pm – #Bridgeport CT – Evita la I-95 norte cerca de la salida 26. Un accidente de tres camiones, incluyendo un camión de “caja” que perdió su carga ha botado artículos a través de la carretera. ¡Toma una ruta alternativa!

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit

10:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was hit by a car at Reservoir and Wilkins Avenue.  Unknown the victim's condition or if the driver remained on the scene.  But now you know what all the noise was about!   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bidgeport: Peatón fue golpeado. 10:04pm – #Bridgeport CT – Un peatón fue atropellado por un carro en l Avenid Reservoir y la Avenida Wilkins. No se sabe la condición de la víctima o si el conductor permaneció en la escena. ¡Pero ahora sabes de qué se trataba todo el ruido!

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Bridgeport News: Carjacking

9:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A delivery person had his Hyundai taken at gunpoint at 1141 East Main Street by 4 males in ski masks all dressed in black.  They fled in his car down Shelton Street.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Un Robo Una chofer de entrega le robaron su Hyundai a punta de pistola en 1141 East Main Street por 4 hombres con máscaras todos vestidos de negro. Huyeron en el carro por la calle Shelton.

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Bridgeport News: Census 2020

#Bridgeport CT-- Today, February 21st Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz joined Congressman Jim Himes, Mayor Joseph Ganim, State Representative Chris Rosario, and other community leaders for the Bridgeport Counts: Census 2020 Kickoff— a launch of the city’s local complete count committee to help direct the city’s efforts in the upcoming 2020 Census. Some of the highlights included how the city will benefit if all the votes were counted. Bysiewicz said $8 Billion is on the line, this was received in the past. This money she said is used for programs like the federally funded lunch program (SNAP), energy assistance, community block grants, health care and much more. She also said that the state loses $2,200 per person not counted. She was…

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Stratford News: Robbery Arrest

On 02-21-20019 Zachary Hobbs age 61 of Bridgeport was arrest by warrant for an attempted armed robbery at the CITGO Gas Station located at 605 Success Avenue. The incident occurred on February 16, 2019. During the robbery, Hobbs displayed what appeared to be a handgun but fled the scene when the clerk refused to provide any money. Hobbs was charged with; Attempted Robbery First Degree and  Carrying a Dangerous Weapon Hobbs was assigned a court date of 2/28/19 He was held on a $200,000.00 bond. Noticias de Stratford: Un Arresto despues de un Robo En 02-21-20019 Zachary Hobbs edad 61 de Bridgeport fue arrestado por orden de arresto porque intento a robo la gasolinera CITGO ubicado en 605 Success Avenue…

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Milford News: Structure Fire

12:29pm--#Milford CT-- Firefighters on the scene at 51 Broadway for a structure fire.  Everyone made it out safely and firefighters have it under control.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Milford: Fuego 12:29pm – #Milford CT – Bomberos están en la escena en la 51 Calle de Broadway para un fuego. Todos salieron bien y los bomberos lo tienen bajo control.

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Medicaid Based Healthcare Proposed

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) cosponsored legislation led by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) called theState Public Option Act. The legislation would allow states to create a Medicaid-based public health care option to strengthen the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by providing Americans with a new high-quality, low-cost choice when purchasing health insurance. “As we continue to fight back against the Trump administration’s efforts to sabotage the Affordable Care Act and roll back protections for people with pre-existing conditions, we also need to look forward to further improve access to affordable health care. Democrats have put out a lot of great plans to help do that.…

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Norwalk Police Officer Of The Year

#Norwalk CT--The Norwalk Police Department is proud to announce Officer Julio Rodriguez as the recipient of the 2018 Norwalk Police Department Officer of the Year.   He was recognized at the annual Norwalk Police Awards, which was held on February 7, 2019.  Please see the below write-up from Deputy Chief James Walsh.    Please see the attached photo of Deputy Chief James Walsh, Officer Julio Rodriguez, and Chief Thomas Kulhawik. Officer Julio Rodriguez of the Special Services Division has been assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Bridgeport Resident Office, as the Norwalk Police Department’s Task Force Officer for several years.  During his tenure in this assignment, Officer Rodriguez has become the senior Task Force Officer of his unit. Officer Julio Rodriguez has…

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