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.
State News

News Signage For Parking For People With Disabilities

Feb 20, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has introduced legislation designed to modernize the signage that designates reserved parking spaces for people with disabilities.  The updated symbol and language, being called for by advocates internationally, is more reflective of the diverse community of those who utilize the accessible parking spaces.   Under the proposal, the updated signs will only be installed at times when a new accessible parking space is being created or when an old sign is damaged or weathered and needs to be replaced.  As such, the revamped signs will come at no additional cost to taxpayers or businesses.   “For decades, Connecticut has been at the forefront in fighting discrimination against persons with…

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Garage Fire in Bridgeport

Feb 20, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--Just after 1am firefighters were called to the a garage fire in the back of 114 Jones Avenue.  When firefighters arrived the garage was already fully engulfed in flames.  All occupants of the home in front evacuated and firefighters quickly had the fire out.  There were no reported injuries.  Here are the sights and sounds from the scene.

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Bridgeport News: Quicky Arrest On Quick Robbery

Feb 19, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

The Quicky Food Mart at 165 Washington Avenue was robbed at gunpoint earlier this afternoon.  The Bridgeport Police Violent Crime Reduction Task Force made an arrest at approximately 5:00 p.m. at the intersection of Park and Laurel Avenues.   Surveillance video from the store helped officers identify the suspect and one of the officers recognized the suspect as a witness in a traffic accident a few months ago.  From that accident report they identified the name, description and home address of the subject.  Two lineups were arranged and the suspect was identified.   The Suspect was  Aaron Martinez age 21.   Police said the charges are pending.   This report is made possible by:

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Westport

Westport Heating Assistance

Feb 19, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT---The Westport Department of Human Services reminds residents that if they have not done so already, applications for fuel assistance are still being accepted at its office in Town Hall, Room 200, 110 Myrtle Avenue. Eligible  Westport residents are encouraged to apply now. The deadlines are:    March 14 if you heat with oil         April 29 if you heat with gas or electric Eligibility Guidelines:   A family of two may have an annual gross income of up to $43,327            Asset limits for the State program are $15,000 for homeowners and $12, 000 for renters Please call 203-341-1050 to schedule an appointment. (Press Release)   This report is made possible by:

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