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.

Bridgeport News: Man Stabbed

2:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A mn arrived at Bridgeport Hospital in a private vehicle stabbed and heavily bleeding.  The radio reports say the man was dropped off by three Hispanic woman who said they did not know him.  He was reported to be shot at Main and Capital Avenue.  Police did get a plate number from the vehicle that dropped the man off which came back to the Hollow section of town.  Police are investigating.   This report sponsored by: El hombre llegó al Hospital Bridgeport en un vehículo privado apuñalado y sangrando profusamente. Los informes de radio dicen que el hombre fue dejado por tres mujeres hispanos que dijeron que no lo conocían. Fue Informó que se rodará en Main y…

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Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gas Indoors

11:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--Don't to sleep yet Bridgeport ! Odor of gas indoors at 290 Kent Avenue (off Boston Avenue) on the fist floor.  Here come a bunch of firetrucks!   This report sponsored by: No duerma aún Bridgeport! Olor de interiores de gas en 290 Kent Avenue (fuera de Boston Avenue) en la primera planta. Aquí vienen un montón de camiones de bomberos!

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Bridgeport Farmers Market

Bridgeport Farmer’s Markets (All markets will accept SNAP/EBT, WIC, Senior & Veteran FMNP and CVV checks): EAST END MARKET 985 Stratford Avenue—July 12-October 25, Sundays 11-3. ST. VINCENT FARM STAND 2800 Main Street—July 7-October 27, Tuesdays 12-4. EAST SIDE MARKET 752 East Main Street –July 8-October 28, Wednesdays 10-2. SOUTH END MARKET 877 Park Avenue—July 15-October 28, Wednesdays 3:30-6:30. DOWNTOWN MARKET McLevy Green –July 9-October 29, Thursdays  10-2. BLACK ROCK MARKET 481 Brewster Street –June 20-October 17, Saturdays 9-1.   This report sponsored by:

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Governor Signs Second Chance Bill

#HARTFORD, CT – (Press Release )Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined lawmakers, state officials and advocates for a bill signing ceremony to commemorate the final passage into law of the “Second Chance Society” legislation the Governor introduced earlier this year.  The package of initiatives is designed to continue the progress being made in reducing the state’s dropping crime rate, which is at a 48-year low, as well as ensuring nonviolent offenders are successfully reintegrated into society and become productive workers in Connecticut’s economy.The legislation was approved late last month with a strong bipartisan vote in both chambers of the General Assembly.   “By signing this legislation into law, we are making real, systematic change to our state’s crime fighting strategy. …

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Bridgeport News: Politics In High Gear

#Bridgeport CT--Politics entered high gear for the office of mayor as Mayor Bill Finch and former mayor Joe Ganim both open Bridgeport Police Substations at Trumbull Gardens.  Mayor Finch kicked off his campaign at Captain's Cove.  It is all news but not what we try to cover at DoingItLocal.com.  To get the low down on all that is political in Bridgeport visit Lennie Grimaldi's OnlyInBridgeport.com

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