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.

180 new Pre-K Seats in Bridgeport

#Bridgeport, Conn. (December 12, 2014) – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch, Bridgeport Public Schools Superintendent Fran Rabinowitz, and other elected officials, visited Wilbur Cross School yesterday in celebration of the federal government giving the state’s largest city 180 new pre-k seats. The U.S. Department of Education awarded Connecticut $12.5 million to Connecticut this week, which will give 428 kids access to pre-k, and an additional 284 kids to higher-quality pre-k programs. Bridgeport, the state’s largest city, received the largest share of these funds in receiving $4.5 million for 180 new pre-k seats and quality improvements for an additional 90 kids. “As a parent, and mayor of the state's largest city, I've seen firsthand how tough it is for kids who don't…

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STATE POLICE “STUFF A CRUISER HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE”

Everyday Connecticut State Troopers encounter children in need. Many of these children would not wake up Christmas morning with a smile if it were not for the generosity of the people of Connecticut. On Saturday, December 13, 2014 between 10a.m. and 5 p.m. off duty Connecticut State Troopers from Troop G will personally be on hand to collect new unwrapped toys at Walmart located at 150 Barnum Aveune Cutoff Stratford, Connecticut. The new (unwrapped) toys all will be distributed to local Social Services agencies.

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Bridgeport News: Man Robbed Then Shot

#Bridgeport CT--Just before 11:30pm two shots rang out and a man screamed according to witnesses.  A man was robbed and shot in front of 1355 Reservoir Avenue, his cell phone was taken in the robbery.  The suspect sped away in a small silver car.  The victim was shot in the lower extremities according to radio reports.  Expect Reservoir Avenue to be closed near Soundview Avenue as police process the crime scene.  

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Bridgeport Police Needs Your Help

Video: Detective Sean Ronan is leading the investigation and we are asking the public for its assistance in identifying the individuals. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ronan at 203-581-5231. #Bridgeport Police Investigate Robbery of Grocery Store Bridgeport, Conn. (Dec. 10, 2014) – Detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred yesterday at a grocery store on Roosevelt Street. The employees stated that two suspects entered Los Primos, at 64 Roosevelt St.,  just before 1 p.m., brandished a weapon and demanded money. The suspects fled with an undetermined amount of cash. No one was injured in the incident and detectives are investigating. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoOGfZ_Xau4&feature=youtu.be

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