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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.
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Southport News: Pedestrian Killed by Train

Oct 20, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Metro North Railroad is reporting: The New Haven Line continued scattered residual delays of up to 30 mins due to earlier police activity near. Southport. UPDATE: Fairfield Police told me that it was a woman who attempted to jump in front of a southbound train but the train was able to stop in time.  She then was struck by a northbound Amtrak train headed to Boston.   Metro North has taken over the investigation. 1:57pm--#Metronorth--#Southport CT--A pedestrian has been struck and killed while on the tracks at the Southport Train Station.  Currently on track one is operational.  

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State News

Governor Calls For Bipartisan Meetings On Budget

Oct 20, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

  #HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is calling for bipartisan meetings on the state budget, with the aim of addressing the short-term budget shortfall while also improving Connecticut’s long-term budget outlook and economic competitiveness.  With Wall Street on a significant, unpredicted downturn, further tough decisions need to be made.  As such, the Governor is inviting leaders of both parties into bipartisan talks that – if successful – could lead to a special session on the budget later this year.   The Governor announced that next week he will lay out his principles for addressing our budgetary needs in the short-term and beyond.  That means setting priorities and making smart, pragmatic decisions about spending cuts…

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Fairfield News: Homeless Man Charged With Theft and Failure To Appear

Oct 20, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield CT-- A Fairfield man whose address is listed as homeless was arrested for allegedly attempting to steal two nail guns from the Home Depot on Grasmere Avenue.  Justin Russ, 27 was apprehended by an off duty Stamford Police Officer in the parking lot.  It was discovered that Russ  had a $5,000 outstanding bond from New Canaan, a $50,000 bond from Berlin and a $25,000 bond from Bridgeport.  He was charged with Failure to Appear on the three separate charges. This report was made possible by:

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Governor Reaction To Gun Laws Being Upheld

Oct 19, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements in response to today’s ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals upholding Connecticut’s gun safety laws.   Governor Malloy said, “Connecticut has the smartest, toughest, most common sense gun safety laws in the nation – approved with broad, bipartisan support – and the court’s ruling validates it.  It’s all designed to keep our communities safe, while respecting the Second Amendment.  We’ve clearly done that.  The court today made the right decision, and time after time, court challenges aimed at whittling down our smart gun laws are proving unsuccessful.   “Connecticut has struck the right constitutional balance between access to firearms and public safety.  Today’s decision acknowledges our…

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Fairfield News: Stolen Wheels

Oct 19, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield CT--Fairfield of Audi reported to police on October 17th that four tires and rims were stolen off a car in their lot.  No value was available at the time of the report.  On October 18th Infinity of Devon reported four tires and rims stolen off a car in their lot valued at $6,000.  Both dealerships are located on Commerce Drive.   This report is made possible by:

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UPDATE: Bridgeport Police Department Investigates Stabbing Related Homicide

Oct 19, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

  #Bridgeport, CT Bridgeport Police Press Release -- Today, the Bridgeport Police Department provided an update on the active investigation of last night’s stabbing related homicide.  On October 18 at 11:05 p.m., police officers responded to calls regarding an assault with a firearm on Goldenrod Ave. near the corner of Madison Ave.  Upon arrival at the scene, police officers found a 28-year-old male suffering from multiple stab wounds to the chest, side, and stomach.  The victim was immediately transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital by ambulance.   Regarding the incident that resulted in the victim being stabbed, witnesses report that four masked men -- some displaying a firearm -- entered the victim’s home. The four suspects ransacked the victim’s house, and detectives are investigating…

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